I need professional help or advice. I have OCD and I cant keep a job.?

Question:

I have had 50 jobs in 8 years. I have a lot of bills and I cant seem to keep a job. It makes me feel like a bum and a nobody. I cant stand living like this. I have no money for prescriptions or mental health care. I dont know what to do. My mom is very sick and I am trying to get a great job or career so I can also help her out. I have very good intentions and a big heart but I cant succeed in life. Any advice would be most helpful.

Answers:
Well, you should go to the state and get Medicaid or some other insurance. You will be able to get them for a few dollars or even free. Now about the job, you will have to get a note from your doctor and apply for disability. If you can't keep a job then you should be able to get disability. It will take a long time before you are approved, some people have to apply at least two time before they get it. IN the meantime you can get welfare ot help out a bit.

On the lighter side: A lady at my job has OCD. She does her rituals all of the time and it takes her so much longer to do a task than other people. Many people don't like her and complain about her, but I explained to everyone of them why she does and what is wrong with her. They have become more accepting but she still fails to meet the standards at work sometimes. However, the company has been rather lenient on her. I work in a warehouse and so it isn't' as strict as most places. I depends on the job you get. You could actually tell them after you get your foot in the door and they will have to accommodate your disability into their company. OCD is a disability in its most severe form so you should be able to receive special privileges and exceptions.

Good luck and know you're not alone;
The lady at my job is a mess and she's been working there for about 6 years!!!

I have bipolar disorder and I've had a similar problem keeping a job. I am on disability now and I volunteer when I can. It is not ideal, I would much rather have a job that pays more, but like you I have not been able to handle it. You can apply for disabilty and Medicaid to pay your medical bills. Your mom might appreciate having you around to help her more than having your money. First, deal with your mental health issues, then work on going back to work. You already know that you cannot hold a job with your current mental symptoms so take care of that first.

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