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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppositi ... t_disorder

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppositional_defiant_disorder

Hey! That sounds like ME!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppositional_defiant_disorder

I'm sorry, your son has been diagnosed as being a BRAT.
He has acute Little Bastarditis, specifically.
Here, give him handfuls of Ritalin and tranquilizers if he gives you any lip.

Yeah, couldn't those in power just "diagnose" the opposition?
Maybe with the "adult" version? AODD

Yeah, couldn't those in power just "diagnose" the opposition?
Maybe with the "adult" version? AODD

I think too many would be classified as mentally ill to leave anybody to run anything.

Let's just give all the kids a prescriiption for the psychotropic drug du jour, hand them a submachine gun, and tell them to go play in the street.

The survivors can govern America. Oh wait - that's how we got the current batch of idiots!

Talbot

I know a guy who was "Disabled" because he got into fights with other people. SERIOUSLY. So whac dr got him on disability when he was in his early 20's. He gets more free money each month than some of those that supported him (taxpayers) will get when they retire. He gets a good monthly check, heating assistance, food stamps, and rent subsidies for being a bully. Just for beating up people. Go figure. This whole society is whacked out.

He still likes to hassle people and does, only he gets a big salary with perks for doing it.

Well, other than the musicians.

Musicians have always have their act together... Everyone knows that already, no need to even mention it.

I know a guy who was "Disabled" because he got into fights with other people. SERIOUSLY. So whac dr got him on disability when he was in his early 20's. He gets more free money each month than some of those that supported him (taxpayers) will get when they retire. He gets a good monthly check, heating assistance, food stamps, and rent subsidies for being a bully. Just for beating up people. Go figure. This whole society is whacked out.

He still likes to hassle people and does, only he gets a big salary with perks for doing it.

Well, other than the musicians.

Musicians have always have their act together... Everyone knows that already, no need to even mention it.

Nothing says "I hate bullies like this" better than a good old fashioned gasoline-induced fire on his homestead...

I know a guy who was "Disabled" because he got into fights with other people. SERIOUSLY. So whac dr got him on disability when he was in his early 20's. He gets more free money each month than some of those that supported him (taxpayers) will get when they retire. He gets a good monthly check, heating assistance, food stamps, and rent subsidies for being a bully. Just for beating up people. Go figure. This whole society is whacked out.

He still likes to hassle people and does, only he gets a big salary with perks for doing it.

Well, other than the musicians.

Musicians have always have their act together... Everyone knows that already, no need to even mention it.

I dunno what BS his doctor said.
I dunno what miracle his lawyer pulled off.
But, it ain't easy getting disability.
It's very hard, no matter what problem you've got.
We nearly went homeless again while I was trying to get mine.
My girlfriend also went through a lot to get hers.
We both stressed out and were sent to a nuthouse.

We don't get heating assistance, food stamps, or rent subsidies.
Our checks aren't that great.
It's a fraction of what we made at our jobs.

I think we need to find a good advocate and reapply for those.

Mike N - sorry for your problems, but it really depends on the state you live in - some are much more relaxed in their requirements, but things are not as easy now as they used to be - anywhere.

I know a guy who was "Disabled" because he got into fights with other people. SERIOUSLY. So whac dr got him on disability when he was in his early 20's. He gets more free money each month than some of those that supported him (taxpayers) will get when they retire. He gets a good monthly check, heating assistance, food stamps, and rent subsidies for being a bully. Just for beating up people. Go figure. This whole society is whacked out.

He still likes to hassle people and does, only he gets a big salary with perks for doing it.

Well, other than the musicians.

Musicians have always have their act together... Everyone knows that already, no need to even mention it.

I dunno what BS his doctor said.
I dunno what miracle his lawyer pulled off.
But, it ain't easy getting disability.
It's very hard, no matter what problem you've got.
We nearly went homeless again while I was trying to get mine.
My girlfriend also went through a lot to get hers.
We both stressed out and were sent to a nuthouse.

We don't get heating assistance, food stamps, or rent subsidies.
Our checks aren't that great.
It's a fraction of what we made at our jobs.

I think we need to find a good advocate and reapply for those.

What stops you from working a job (or maybe even starting up a small bizness)?

ah "start up $"

It isn't cheap to have your own business...a lot of overhead and that's just the reservoir tip. lol

I know a guy who was "Disabled" because he got into fights with other people. SERIOUSLY. So whac dr got him on disability when he was in his early 20's. He gets more free money each month than some of those that supported him (taxpayers) will get when they retire. He gets a good monthly check, heating assistance, food stamps, and rent subsidies for being a bully. Just for beating up people. Go figure. This whole society is whacked out.

He still likes to hassle people and does, only he gets a big salary with perks for doing it.

Well, other than the musicians.

Musicians have always have their act together... Everyone knows that already, no need to even mention it.

I dunno what BS his doctor said.
I dunno what miracle his lawyer pulled off.
But, it ain't easy getting disability.
It's very hard, no matter what problem you've got.
We nearly went homeless again while I was trying to get mine.
My girlfriend also went through a lot to get hers.
We both stressed out and were sent to a nuthouse.

We don't get heating assistance, food stamps, or rent subsidies.
Our checks aren't that great.
It's a fraction of what we made at our jobs.

I think we need to find a good advocate and reapply for those.

What stops you from working a job (or maybe even starting up a small bizness)?

I have a progressively worsening circulation problem in my limbs, mainly in the feet & legs.
But, it effects my hands & arms too if I carry anything heavy.
I cannot stand, or sit, for extended periods of time.
Usually, about every hour or so, I have to elevate my legs to my heart level.
This is combined with severe clinical depression, bi-polar possibly, and mild OCD.
So, it's not really just ONE thing.
It's the combination that gets me.

I could end up as an invalid or die, if I don't slow the progress of the circulation problem.
I have to keep my blood pressure down because it aggravates it.

But, I want to get back into playing music full-time...if that is possible.
At least I can control my working environment more if I am able to.

Mike, I'm sorry you have to suffer through that. Circulation problems are usually accompanied by heart conditions.

I had a mildly similar problem. (Was bordering on edema, COPD...all smoking related) In the beginning I couldn't walk to my mail box without running out of breath (or looking like Boris Karloff at the park) . ... Long story short, to stave off my condition, I began a series of short walks everyday , which I eventually increased to longer walks. I had to quit smoking altogether, drop the salt in my diet, and eat crap-loads of veggies . I can say that all that helped my condition very much....
Could this be similar to your situation?

Mike, I'm sorry you have to suffer through that. Circulation problems are usually accompanied by heart conditions.

I had a mildly similar problem. (Was bordering on edema, COPD...all smoking related) In the beginning I couldn't walk to my mail box without running out of breath (or looking like Boris Karloff at the park) . ... Long story short, to stave off my condition, I began a series of short walks everyday , which I eventually increased to longer walks. I had to quit smoking altogether, drop the salt in my diet, and eat crap-loads of veggies . I can say that all that helped my condition very much....
Could this be similar to your situation?

No.
The vascular surgeon who diagnosed me with Chronic Venous Edema narrowed down all the possibilities.
It is congenital.
Basically, the valves in my veins & arteries aren't working right and often push blood in the wrong direction.
Yes, it is heart-related.
I was told that I will probably die from a heart attack, if I don't lose my legs first.
Diet and exercise would help me lose some weight.
If I could get any exercise.
But, it wouldn't affect the circulation problem, in my case.

I use to like taking long walks for hours.
But, I cannot do that anymore.
Wearing compression hose allows me to be on my feet a little longer.
But, at over $100/pair, I cannot afford to stay supplied with fresh ones.
They wear out pretty fast.

We try to eat fairly healthy, when we can afford to.
But, you eat what you can get cheaply.

My girlfriend has diabetes now.
She can't really afford to go on a diabetic diet.
We use sugar substitutes and try to cut out anything that's bad for us.
There's only so much you can do, though.