making a new post because the other one is a few months old now. i’m a trans masc with mental health and (seemingly ever being added to) physical health issues that have made it impossible for me to work for a while now and i’m coming to terms recently with the fact that i won’t be able to for a while now (i feel like it’s too early to say ever). i have chronic migraines, ibs, dental issues as a result of my mental health issues, chronic wrist pain due to tendon issues that make gripping and lifting difficult as it affects my grip. i also recently hurt my lower back to the point it’s really painful especially standing/walking much and bending and so between my depression and adhd i’m struggling to even get basic tasks done lately.
i’ve been advised to do physical therapy for my back and am waiting to hear back about injections for my wrist but i also do not drive so it’s difficult either getting friends to take me or affording ubers.
because i’m not working i’m also struggling to buy basic meals for myself and medications. for weekly grocery shopping i am never able to get enough food to get me through the week so that i’m actually eating enough. i do have an interview to see if i can get food assistance but that is at the end of the month and i’m not sure if i should even expect to get them.
and if anyone could help at all, or signal boost. it would be very much appreciated. unfortunately trying to get better or even just baseline live is fucking expensive and i’m just constantly stressed and anxious.
my pp: x
venmo: justmileshere
update as things are mostly the same but we’re at a new part of the journey which is that my doctor for my wrist has essentially signed off on the fact that yes i am currently disabled by my wrist pain and weakness to the point i can’t work. he basically said this with the caveat that he does not have a diagnosis for me which the government generally wants for disability assistance, but i’m hoping they’ll accept this for food assistance.
i have an appointment for a second opinion coming up in about a week as well as physical therapy that are both downtown about a half hour away. any help with getting there would save my ass.
i have my drs appointment for my second opinion in 4 days (july 22) and have $15 in my bank account rn. even if i can get enough to make the $30 trip there i can figure out what i’m doing to get home i don’t mind waiting a few hours to see if someone can pick me up later but i need to be able to make the appointment. i also have physical therapy in the same location on the 21st but if i end up needing to reschedule that i can. i'm gonna need to talk to them about logistics anyway cause there's no way i'll be able to get there twice a week.
