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I Am Young and Disabled

I Think I Am

By: deleted
Written on June 4th, 2009

i am young 19 . and  feel disabled.  i have tourettes and epilspy . it is scarey soem days . i twitch and have hit my head to the point i start seizuing .  it affects my legs and my ability to use my arms alot of time . i still work full time . in a very demaning job in a grocurary store .

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  • shoreguyct
    shoreguyct

    Good for you. I would look into getting SSI too. Your best bet is the Social Security office nearest you because their 800 # is useless I've found.

    Jun 5, 2009
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  • luckypickle
    luckypickle

    Have you tried visiting your local health department? You should qualify for disability or at least SSI and you could still possibly keep a full time job. Working with epilepsy and tourettes is not only hard. It's dangerous. I hope everything works out for you.

    Jun 5, 2009
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  • Mel559
    Mel559

    My brother will turn 19 on June 25. He had his fist zesuire when he was 13 and has had 3 more since. He hates it & doesn't talk about it. After it had happen & he was still in pain he would pretend to be okay & wouldn't let no one help.

    Jun 5, 2009
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