Wits End

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I am way too young to be so old.

I don't want to complain. I just don't know what to do at this point.

I've been looking for work and I haven't had any luck. I've been on several interviews, and I've put in probably hundreds of applications. Nothing. I am so blessed to have parents that love me, and are understanding and sympathetic to my situation. They have continued to support me through all of this, financially and emotionally. But I really want to be self sufficient. It's time.

PsA is really getting in the way. I am so very limited in the types of work I can do - and even more limited by my lack of work experience/education, etc. Getting a student loan is out of the question because I have a student loan in default. I've applied for a Pell Grant but was denied due to my parents making too much income. They list me as a dependent because of my unemployment status.

I really feel like my back is against the wall. I'm desperate.

My dad checked into disability and says that PsA is one of the few diseases covered. But do I really want to give in at my age? If I give in now and get "better" later, then need disability when I'm "old" it will be really difficult to get back. What if I get married, will my disability end? Will that be OK? Will it keep me from being able to get married?

The thing is, I am 100% willing to work - and want to work very much.

But my body doesn't agree with my brain 99% of the time. I need a job where I don't have to use the LITTLE ENERGY I have for the day blow drying my hair and putting on makeup, a job where I'm allowed to take 3PM naps, and lots and lots of walk around breaks. I need a boss who understands that when I need a Tramadol, it means MY WORLD IS ABOUT TO END AND YOURS IS TOO IF YOU DON'T GET ME MY HAPPY PILL. :(

In this economy, with the experience of a high school kid? Not gonna happen.

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You'll be in my prayers, Suzanne. I share the frustration you feel with being young in this economy--and of course the trouble of having to deal with PsA at the same time. Stay strong.

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Thank you so much! :slight_smile: I’ll do my best.

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I know it has to be hard and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I had some advice for you, it's a really tough situation and the current economy surely doesn't help. Try looking at usajobs.com. It's for government work, but they have a special section for people with disabilities. If anything, it might give you some helpful information that you can use to strengthen your current prospects. Good Luck!

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