Do you think people that can't work due to social anxiety should be given government money?

Question

I want to apply for SSI but I feel guilty about it because I'm not able to earn the money like other people do.

Answer

I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I still work. I don't believe it's a good enough reason to leech off welfare. Do what I do and self-medicate if you have to, whether it be through prescription drugs or naturally.

Answer

many people deal with anxiety and similar issues, they don't use welfare or SSI disability, they find ways to cope with it. Weather it's with hobbies or building things or sports or art etc. Don't just get on disability.

I've suffered with depression since I was young, I'm 25 today. I was on disability as a child because of a heart condition but as an adult I will not apply for disability, unless I have to. I haven't taken medication for depression over two years. I find ways to cope with it. 

In short, find your buffer, don't just give up and get on disability.

Do you think people that can't work due to social anxiety should be given government money?

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