Tomorrow morning is my SSDI hearing. I’m super anxious about it. I feel a little nauseated just thinking about it. I’m afraid I’ll do or say the wrong thing. I’m afraid I’ll burst into tears and feel embarrassed. I’m afraid I’ll somehow misrepresent my reality. I’m afraid the judge will say no and ruin my foreseeable future.
I know the judge probably won’t even give a straight “yes” or “no” answer tomorrow, but that makes it even worse because then I have to wait who-knows-how-long in suspense and worry. I hope I’ll feel better when it is over, but knowing me, I’ll probably spend the next few months picking apart the experience and everything I think I did wrong until I get an answer.
Good luck 🍀
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Thank you!
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I was the same way. I waited five years and cleared my workers comp claim first
It was confusing and quick. My lawyer said a couple things and they read a rule.
I was asked two simple questions and we were done
In the hallway I asked how we lost so quick
He said we won
What a farce of bureaucratic bullshit
Good luck
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I hope the same happens for me. The lawyer said we probably wouldn’t find out tomorrow what the judge decided which bums me out.
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Waiting is hard when ur future is in their hands
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So so true.
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Wishing you the best. Went through a hearing last year. Hoping yours turns out the opposite of mine in every single way. Fingers crossed for you!!
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😦 Yours didn’t go well?
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It was awful. But the attorney told me outright that the judge was an a**h***. He’d been cited for too many denials. Follow your attorneys lead but if they drop the ball and your disability isn’t properly portrayed my advice would be to add that info. Everything is going on record. My attorney didn’t ask the right questions, the judge was an absolute jerk, and I’ve only recently begun the process all over again from square one. But I’ve heard of so many people who have had successful outcomes this past year. So don’t base anything off my one bad experience. I’m not trying to scare you either, mostly just venting. 😬
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I understand. This is actually my second hearing. The first time I applied I had a sucky tv lawyer and did the video hearing. It didn’t go well. This time I have a lawyer that seems to actually care and am seeing a local judge in person, which they say makes a difference.
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Maranda, I will be praying peace over you tomorrow 😃
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Thank you ♥
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How’d it go?
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Just wrote an update 🙂
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Good luck but you know, it helps to be at your worst at your hearing. We try to be our best, hide our disabilities, to live a normal life, but doing well at a SSDI hearing is actually showing your worst symptoms you try to hide most of the time. It’s a grueling process, I know. My thoughts are with you.
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Thank you so much.
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I really hope it goes well for you.
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Thanks Ashley.
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Maranda, many of us are thinking of you. May God continue to bring you patience and strength.
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Thanks ♥
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Praying for a positive outcome for you Maranda…
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I appreciate that!
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Like a few others, I empathize and hope for the best for you. As you may recall we’re in similar boats. My neck and back go out regularly. It cost me a few jobs, and I sat around for ages wondering what I could or should be doing differently to be productive instead of thinking about SSDI. I finally did file though. Everything you’re going through is part of being a normal, caring person who wants to do the right thing. Hang in there, and have faith in God and your attorney.
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Thank you. I hope things go well for you as well.
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I’ll be thinking about you!!! Take care!! ❤️
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Thank you!!!
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Thinking of you!
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♥♥♥
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I will keep my fingers crossed for you. I’m sure you will be fine.
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Thank you! I hope you are right!
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All the best!
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Thanks. It’s over now and I’m exhausted. Will update soon.
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👍🙏
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Best wishes for that hearing
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Thanks. It’s over now and I’m exhausted. Will update soon.
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Well, at least it’s over.
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Good luck
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Thanks. It’s over now and I’m exhausted. Will update soon.
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Good luck ! Don’t worry you will be fine! Just do what they tell you if your emotional that is fine.
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I found out within a month actually less then that , plus my lawyer when it was over had a pretty good thought that I had got it . He could tell . So hopefully your lawyer will give you some comfort where you stand.
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