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utopiaSenior Contributor
Just wanted to let my old friends @Zoe7 @Faith_and_Hope @Appleblossom @Shaz51 @Dec @Outlander plus others here on SANE know that today I finally got approval for the Disability Pension. 9 years after first getting sick. Finally some relief.
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tymeModerator
So glad to hear @utopia . I hope this has brought some much needed relief for you. I am so pleased for you.
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@utopia
Thanks for letting us know ... I will tag @Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @outlander @Owlunar as the hypertext did not show ... Dec is now known as Owlunar, and I believe she will not mind being tagged.
That is good news. A mixed blessing, as its not usually great to be disabled, but at least some recognition and financial security are helpful. Congrats. It can be a stressful process, and sounds as if yours was a long struggle.
In response to: Approval Granted.
outlanderSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Ohh that is good news @utopia 🥰
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Great news!
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Unknown userMember
That’s great news @utopia
congratulations
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
Hi @utopia
I am so glad you finally have your DSP approved - that is fantastic news. I bet you are relieved
As @Appleblossom included - I am Owlunar now and don't mind being tagged at all - yes - I was Dec but felt like a different username.
All the best
Owlunar
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utopiaSenior Contributor
Thanks everyone @Owlunar @Former-Member @NatureLover @Shaz51 @outlander @Teej
First got really sick 9 years ago after workplace incident, although probably could have been diagnosed with Depression in my teens.
Having to deal with WorkCover and Centrelink this whole time, certainly added alot of stress to my already fragile state.
I only applied for the Disability Pension in March of this year, after a hospital stay last year, when the hospital Psychiatrist recommended I apply. So I did. Only found out I was approved yesterday.
It is a huge relief. Financially, yes, it will help alot. Emotionally, a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
No it's not nice to be labelled as Disabled. But that label does mean I don't have to struggle so much on my own anymore.
Other good news is that the past 10 to 12 weeks, WorkCover has been paying cleaners to come and clean my house every fortnight. What a difference they have made. Where I used to live in a pig sty, I now live in a dust free, less cluttered (but not all put away yet) house. Last year was terrible. I had a mouse infestation I couldn't get in control of no matter what I did. And it was during a tough Depressive episode. So it was super hard. But now no mice, no dust, no dirty kitchen. Just all nice and clean.
WorkCover are currently assessing to see if they will also pay for regular gardening services for E. At the moment I have been paying a gardener for years. But there are times I can't afford it, so my garden gets pretty overgrown and messy. So fingers crossed, that will also work out for me.
Thanks again for the good wishes.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
@tyme see above message.
Thank you.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
@Owlunar love the new name. Conjures up images of a full moon in the background with an owl in the front. Beautiful.
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