Hi everyone,
I'm 20 and would just like to know if it's possible to get on DSP for generalised/social anxiety disorder and severe depression. I know I'm still young but don't let that throw you off. At the start of last year I could use medical certificates to exempt me from requirements but unfortunately Centrelink only accept 3... which seems unfair if your condition hasn't changed at all, so that stopped then I was moved to a job provider who after a couple of months had to push me into studying since I won't work and have no other choice.
I have no interest in this study or any for that matter and only chose this as it seemed the easiest. I find no point in doing this nor do I wish to continue doing it. Unfortunately my job provider is changing and at the start of next month I'll have to go to another one along with so many others in my age group. The way job providers will be working next month I'll have to work 25 hours or so at least a week, ( work for the dole ) and studying won't be good enough!
It's hard enough for me to find the energy to do this course let alone to work... I want to apply for DSP it's not what I truly want but in my condition it is what I want and will be convenient. I've been told by a psychiatrist that anxiety/depression wouldn't cut it though so have lost hope... I know for a fact I won't go and work for the dole or attend this new job provider situation as it's more group orientated and not 1 on 1 appointments.
I've been to a psychologist and psychiatrist, I've been on 5+ different antidepressants, this is ongoing and will be for years to come... I just don't know what to do... I hate saying this but it's true...It's rather DSP or no income.. which will lead to no family member wanting to support me as that's how it was years ago before I finally got onto a payment..
Any advice or support would be appreciated! I'm just over it....
