Depression, Anxiety, PTSD... are these illnesses?

Hello,
I am applying for disability... I suffered from Sever Depression, PTSD, and Chronic Anxiety. I dont know if I will qualify. Are these considered illnesses? I know that many people take these problems very lightly, they think it is only a way to get disability pay... I wish I could work my own, but such problems take me lots of energy and time, in addition I am going to school full time. People make fun of these illnesses, they may appear petty, but many will understand that it sucks, and that these illnesses are just like Cancers.

Next time someone makes fun of your mental illness, just ignore it. Just concentrate on getting your disability or on the right meds, so you can cope.( I wanted to advise something different, but it isn't the loving thing)

well it is an illness, but what makes it different from other illnesses is its a mental illness, it cannot be cured or fixed with medications or surgery etc. its more of a personal thing, although nutrition and health can cause depression..but yeah I think it can be an illness. its just not a physical illness.

one thing that helped me with depression, was changing my diet. i cut back on dairy and carbs and it seemed to do wonders. i started eating more healthy foods like fruits and veggies and vitamins. it did wonders. excercise does wonders too.

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