The Challenges of Filing for Disability When You Have BPD - Featuring BPD Warrior Kim Beavers

In today’s episode, Nicole sits down with Kim Beavers to discuss all things disability; exploring the challenges, the commitment, and the low success rate that often comes with filing disability claims. Kim shares her journey, starting with what led her down the path of disability and what it takes to qualify for a claim.She delves into the importance of detailed logs, the role of referrals, and how she managed to balance work and life during the process. They tackle the stigma surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in disability claims and the lengthy process of approval. Kim offers insight into the impact of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and what needs to change for the government, clinicians, and employers to move beyond traditional evaluations.Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Here is the episode breakdown: Guest:Kim BeaversKim’s Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kimbriana-BeaversIn this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro(Beginning of Interview)1:07 Intro to Kim Beavers’ Interview and Beginning Pleasantries3:21 What Leads You to The Path of Disability?7:02 The Success of a Disability Claim7:28 What Does It Take to Qualify?10:10 How Detailed Were You With The Logs for Your Claim?13:04 Who Were Your Referrals for Your Claim?14:54 How Did You Balance Work and Life During This Time?22:22 Medical Stigma at BPD In Disability Claims25:39 How Long Is The Process for Approval? 31:35 Limitations on Work and Partial Degree of Disability 34:01 How Has The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Affected You? 38:22 What Needs to Change For The Government, Clinicians, and Employers to Move Beyond From Traditional Evaluations?(End of Interview)49:10 Nicole’s Closing Statement49:32 BPD Daily Mantra49:49 Outro51:07 “Deep End” by Fousheé: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEgilud6tRUConnect with the Host: Nicole Darby: [email protected] BPD Support Resources and Weekly Support Group (Wednesdays): https://www.showmegrace.orgCredits:Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle