My life partner has Bipolar ii

Yes @Former-Member

and today mr shaz wants me to apply for things , like DSP and others to go for

If your doc agrees @Shaz51 I would strike while the iron is hot ... I don't think how many hours you work now makes a difference (you are able to earn whilst on DSP).

amm have they changed that @Former-Member , think it is still soo many hours , and I am doing too many hours now , just over it i think

I couldn't see if there was an hour limit @Shaz51 but there is an income limit of 3100.40 f/n with a reduction in payment for f/n income over $308.

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/disability-support-pension/who-can-get-it/non-medical-rules/income-and-assets-tests/income-test-pensions

Wow that sounds good @Former-Member

yes I tried 10 years ago but was rejected @Former-Member , @Determined , @outlander , @Adge , @Former-Member , @Faith-and-Hope

going to try again

mr shaz was given a sickness benefit 4 years ago but did not take it

@Shaz51 I did find something to do with hours ... it says your condition must prevent you from working at least 15 hours a week in the next two years. This might be something you need to discuss with your doctors. Whilst you may be doing more than this it might not be recommended and your doctors may think it too much. T

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/disability-support-pension/who-can-get-it/medical-rules/general-medical-rules

Moving is very stressful, it takes some time to settle in and find your feet @Former-Member . For some people that walk straight into a brand new job the transition can be quite easy, others it takes a while if you have a health crisis when you arrive, or in your husbands case he is recovering from one. It can take years to form lasting quality friendships, but its not something that can be forced but just evolve naturally when you are out and about, pursuing your own interests.

Corny

I think it is fair to say @Faith-and-Hope that your spiritual home is the west coast. Now that you are east side, with so many changes and loose ends it is normal to feel overwhelmed.

Flying back and forth must be tiring but I am sure that you miss the cubs. It will take a long time to adjust, it has taken me almost 5 years. Not everyone ends up in emergency and has a complete mental breakdown like yours truly, but you have so many balls in the air @Faith-and-Hope , huge amounts of responsibility and you are juggling so much pressure. It think your amazing that you can concentrate and haven't crumbled yourself but I am sure some days you feel like you could.

Corny

hello @Former-Member , how are you going