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    Really Need Some Feed Back!

    Anxiety Jen, Let me begin by saying I am sorry about your Dad. This is a very difficult disease on the patients as well as the family. Stay strong for yourself and your Dad. Anxiety.....a symptom of this disease. It affects all of us differently and sounds as if your Dad has become very...
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    How Long to get a DX

    diagnosed Hello Conrad, It took two years from the onset of symptoms for me to receive my diagnosed. Most of that time was spent with general practitioners. It took three months once I connected with a neuro familiar with ALS. Toni
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    Alone in a crowd

    Thoughts I think the old saying that you find out who your true friends are when you are in your deepest need is true. It is unfortunate that so many of us are in the same boat with the loneliness. I am going to take the advice of many of you and form new friendships. It is a sad conclusion...
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    Alone in a crowd

    thanks Thanks to all of you for replying. However, I am saddened to know that all of you have dealt with isolation from friends. I am sad because we all need our friends. I don't want to talk about my illness with my friends. I want to go out to dinner, laugh, talk about silly issues, live...
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    Alone in a crowd

    I need all of you. I feel very alone. I have reached out to so many of my friends and received very little response. My family is concerned but they don't call me to see how I am doing. They call each other. I post things to cheer people up but, truth be told, it is really to cheer myself...
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    Chapter Two - Post things to cheer people up

    Playing Doctor Two children were in a doctors waiting room. The little girl was softly sobbing. "Why are you crying?" asked the little boy. "I'm here for a blood test, and they're going to cut my finger." said the girl. When he heard this, the little boy started to cry. "Why are you...
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    Presumptive Eligibility - SSI

    I am not alone. Three years ago, my Father became ill with cancer. I moved in to help with his care and stayed after his passing. So, I live with my Mother. I cannot imagine being alone.....your situation breaks my heart. I pray every night for answers for you. Get involved with your...
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    Presumptive Eligibility - SSI

    Hello everyone. I received some good news today and wanted to share with all of you. I applied for disability and have been in limbo waiting for some news. Today, my case worker called to let me know I have been approved for SSI payments beginning immediately through presumptive eligibility...
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    Chapter Two - Post things to cheer people up

    Doctors Orders A woman accompanied her husband to the doctors office. After his checkup, the doctor called the wife into his office alone. He said, "Your husband is suffering from a very severe stress disorder. If you don't do the following, your husband will surely die. Each morning, fix...
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    Disability Question

    disability I would definitely talk to someone regarding this issue. ALS, according to the Social Security office in my state, is automatic approval and no more than a two month waiting period to receive benefits. I would think it would be the same for your state. Get an attorney would be my...
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