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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, SSI FOR PANIC ATTACKSCan you get ssd ssi disability for panic attacks?
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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, SSI FOR PANIC ATTACKSCan you get ssd ssi disability for panic attacks?
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Panic attacks are frequently cited on applications for disability, generally along with other psychiatric conditions, such as depression and one or more phobias, such as agoraphobia. Generally, panic attacks are short, intense episodes of extreme fear or psychological distress. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, hyperventilation, choking, paresthesias, and a multitude of other symptoms that may lead an individual to think they are dying or going insane. It has been estimated that about ten percent of the general public may experience one panic attack per year, and about one in sixty individuals in the US suffers from panic disorder at one time in their lives. Many individuals learn to overcome panic attacks with the help of counseling and medication. However, an individual who has a severe panic disorder may experience nervous exhaustion or agoraphobia (the inability to leave the security of one's home). Panic attacks and associated psychiatric conditions may render an individual unable to perform substantial work. Regarding an individual's eligiblity for benefits based on the occurrence of panic attacks, it should be said that this particular condition is, essentially, evaluated in the same manner as any other impairment for which a person might seek to draw disability benefits. Having said that, however, claimants with mental impairments should be mindful of the fact that medical documentation of their condition (and the restrictions brought about by the condition) is of the utmost importance. Disability claimants who suffer from panic attacks should maintain a consistent relationship with a qualified mental health professional, preferably a psychiatrist (more weight is generally given to the treatment notes provided by an MD). At the very least, a panic attack claimant who has no other treatment options should seek regular ongoing treatment from their local department of mental health. To learn more about the SSD and SSI programs, see the links below or visit the site's homepage. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Experienced Representation |
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