Bipolar Disorder
As the Basis of a Claim for Social
Security Disability or Long Term Disability Benefits
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What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness
that often sends its victims from deep depression to extreme mania. Mania is
usually characterized by elevated or irritable moods, heightened levels of
energy, decreased necessity for sleep, reckless money spending, and disregard
for risky sexual encounters among other things. Depression is characterized by
irregular sleeping patterns, sadness, decrease self worth, anxiety, anger,
constant bouts of fatigue, loss or lowered sexual desire, these are merely a few
of the many symptoms of depression.
What Causes Bipolar Disorder?
There are many things that could be the
cause of Bipolar disorder. One of the greatest indicators that an individual may
be susceptible to this disorder is if the illness runs in the family i.e. it’s
genetic. Another factor in whether or not one will contract the disorder is
childhood experiences there have been many findings which indicate that adults
who claim to have had traumatic experiences as children are more likely to
develop the disorder.
Additionally, a new study has found
that there is an increased likelihood that a child will be at greater risk of
mental disorders including bipolar disorder if born to a father of advanced age.
The above are several of the thousands of variables that account for bipolar disorder.
How is bipolar disorder treated?
There many forms of treatment when it comes to bipolar disorder. Firstly, there is a slew of medication prescribed for those with the disorder. Doctors will generally have patients take the following types of medications: lithium, antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, and benzodiazepines.
However, there are also treatment types that do not include drugs. There are several therapies that doctors will employ in attempting to help patients to battle this disorder. There is Social rhythm therapy; this therapy aims to help with daily routines. Cognitive therapy helps people identify thought patterns that may be the cause of mood swings. Behavioral therapy assists people in developing activities that decreases their stress level. Finally, there is the interpersonal therapy which helps reduce stress that this disorder puts on relationships.
Can bipolar disorder form the basis for my Social Security or Long Term Disability Claim?
Yes. Disability claims are based on the restrictions and functional limitations that a person has a result of their medical condition. This requires proof of the disability.
Nevertheless, in order to successfully pursue a claim for your Social Security Disability benefits, it will be necessary to establish a pattern regarding your debilitating disease that will be apparent to the Social Security Administration when they review your case.
Documenting Your Disability
It is important to document how this debilitating medical condition impacts makes you unable to perform a job and function normally in your daily life. This will be helpful in conveying what kind of impact this condition is having on you and how functionally limited you are.
Help from Your Doctors and Health Care Providers
Arguably the most essential way to prove your disability is through the opinions of your health care providers that are backed up by medical records. Based on our experience, we will be able to get the cooperation and support you need from your doctors / health care providers.
Conclusion
At The Rosenblum Law Firm, we understand how hard it is to deal with this confusing and time-consuming system, especially when you are simultaneously dealing with a serious illness as rheumatoid arthritis.
We have helped many other clients in the successful pursuit of their disability claims and we can help you, too. Please call us at 1-866-634-9849 or email us by clicking here.