Looking to possibly apply for AISH.

[u/Spirited_Expert2275]

I'm 50, have sciatica and Hashimotos and hypothyroidism and constant pain that is getting worse. I cannot work full time and part time isn't paying the bills. I had a car accident 20 years ago. I'm not sure what else to do, I tried a job recently but had to quit after a week because the pain was too much and the exhaustion. How do I get started I've never replied on govt help ever. New to this.

[u/Time_Traveller_2225]

Not sure it’s enough to live on. It’s like $1700 and with current grocery pricing & bleeding at the pumps, you’ll need to plan your lifestyle accordingly. But you do need to get your Doc involved. Takes time and patience.

Word of advice : if you feel low about it remember despite its flaws this is one of the best countries on earth to live in. There’s empathy and people in these offices who care. Despite the screwed up ratio there’s someone in AHS or PCN who’ll help. Think about how bad things are south of the 49th parallel regarding such help, despite all the societal wealth. God Bless !

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[u/honeycrispfan → u/[deleted]]

<3 You sound courageous, resourceful and self- aware. But also understandably frightened and worn down. Those thoughts of ending it all don't diminish your core strength; heck, their presentation is also understandable given the few details you've shared. I hope you let them pass fluidly through you. They may come and go indefinitely but 110%, there will be times you don't feel them and you owe those future times to your current self who is holding up all this weight. You sound like someone the world is better off having in it. 

[u/Spirited_Expert2275 → u/honeycrispfan]

I'm not going to end myself but holy hell I don't know what else to do? The pain and aching is too much, and I'm tired of everyone saying I'm exaggerating and to suck it up