How Do You Get Social Security Disability For Dissociative Identify Disorder?
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a psychological condition in which a person has two or more distinct personalities. Those personalities must “take over” at times. Many people with DID are able to function quite well and work at a number of jobs. However, DID can be disabling for some people. If other personalities come out on a regular basis, especially if they are child personalities and if the person has limited control over this switching, it can create difficulty in the workplace. People with DID may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if they are unable to work due to their condition. Talk to your doctor about whether or not your condition prevents you from working and how long you should expect to be unable to work. People can only qualify for SSDI if their symptoms are expected to prevent them from working for at least one year. Be very specific about how your symptoms prevent you from working when filling out forms for Social Security. Be aware that
