@Dimity Im probably expecting it to take until the end of Jan before Im in a position to make my application. Im currently getting evidence together. Its going to take me a long time though because I have a heap more illnesses and disabilities that I am applying for the NDIS for. I have skitzoaffective disorder, arthritis in my spine, knees, left hand and wrist, Type 2 Diabetes, Noise Sensitivity, Neuropathic pain, and Calcific Tedonitis (kinda like bone growing instead of tendons in my shoulders). They are investigating my sleep issues at the moment as well as my dizzyness and wonkyness I get in the morning and at night. I have a heap more issues that dont meet criteria as well. Bladder cancer, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, sleep apnea, restless legs, Venous insufficiency, migranes, GORD, etc.
For the past nearly 9 months, I have been seeing specialists and doctors. Having scans and tests galore trying to get to the bottom of some of my issues. Im on like 30 different medications a day. Ive got a few more specialists for the year but the one Im 'looking' forward to is the MACS clinic at the end of January. Its like a bunch of specialist reviewing my case, my medications etc trying to get some answers and help make a road map forward, probably the best opportunity I have on the books to get somewhere.
I went off work at the begining of the year on extended medical leave, thankfully my employer provides income protection though the cut in income hurts, especially with the increase in medical costs. Some months, many of them the costs are in excess of $2k. Leaving me around $1.3k a month to live on, or much less. Thankfully my Dad is helping though its all a loan, so I have to at some point pay him back somehow. Racked up like $25k with him so far.
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