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What Is Bipolar Disorder? The Social Security Administration considers several factors when determining if a person with Bipolar Disorder is disabled. If you are under the care of a psychiatrist and are experiencing the following symptoms you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits: Depressive Syndrome: You may have symptoms such as a loss of interest in all activities, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, psychomotor agitation, decreased...

What Is an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders are serious conditions in which a person becomes extremely concerned with food and/or weight gain. There are three main types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is a type of eating disorder classified by the obsession to be thin through self-starvation. People with anorexia may refuse to eat or frequently skip meals. Signs of anorexia could also...

Symptoms and Treatment of OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a mental illness marked by unwanted, repeated thoughts that create anxiety (obsessions) and a set of repeated behaviors intended to reduce anxiety (compulsions). Obsessive thoughts can have a wide range of topics, but the anxiety they produce and the compulsive behavior performed to alleviate the anxiety are what characterize this condition. Often, people with OCD do not recognize that...

Symptoms of PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that occurs after a traumatic event. Although often associated with military service, many types of physical and psychological trauma can result in PTSD, including abuse, assault, violent accidents, natural disasters, or other distressing events. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder rearranges the body's physical stress response, a characteristic that makes it different from shock,...

If you are suffering from panic disorder, you may qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits if your condition prevents you from working. There are additional qualifications you must meet when you file for disability benefits. A Pittsburgh, PA Social Security Disability lawyer with Berger and Green can help you apply for disability benefits, and if you receive a denial for benefits, we can help you through the appeals process. Call our Pittsburgh...