I recently finished my last electroconvulsive therapy session, which would be ECT treatment number 12. So far, I have not seen any improvements in my depressive symptoms. The ECT has also negatively effected my memory and comprehension level.

Yesterday, I received an unexpected phone call from the lady that works in the Kentucky Vocational Rehabilitation office. She asked if I was interested in working. I told her that I was not ready to re-enter the workforce because I am still experiencing significant depressive and anxiety symptoms. Plus, I just completed my twelfth ECT session and it has affected my memory and comprehension level. She defensively replied, "Oh, so you dont want to work, huh?" I quickly corrected her by saying it is not that I dont want to work but I cant work. She then asked me if I want her to keep my case open. I said yes.

My question to you, Jonathan, is when my disability review comes up, do they automatically contact Vocational Rehab to see if they have had any contact with me regarding employment and what my response was? Is Social Security Disability Review board directly connected with Vocational Rehab? I guess what I am asking does Social Security put pressure on Vocational Rehab to get me back in the work force no matter what? Overall, do you think that by my refusal to work will affect my disability in a bad way? Thanks.