Can I reapply for ESD benefits after quitting job due to worsening anxiety/depression?

Whether you can qualify depends on how you document your medical condition. ESD typically considers quitting due to documented medical issues as having "good cause" to leave work. Here's what you need to do: 1. Get documentation from your therapist stating your mental health condition prevents you from working 2. When you apply, clearly indicate you left for medical reasons 3. Be prepared to provide this documentation during adjudication Keep in mind there's a waiting week, and you'll need to be able and available for suitable work that accommodates your condition. Since you've had multiple jobs recently, expect your claim to go through adjudication where they'll review each separation.

they will prob deny u at first dont give up tho!!!!! i quit my job cuz of my back pain and they denied me but then i appealed and won. the key is DOCUMENTATION get ur therapist to write evrything down

Im going thru something similar!!! Been on and off unemployment for 2 yrs now its so frustrating. The system is NOT designed for people with mental health issues at all. They expect you to just bounce back immediately and do all these job searches when your brain can barely function. Solidarity friend.

You might want to consider standby status instead of regular unemployment if your doctor thinks you'll be able to return to work within 12 weeks. With standby, you can get benefits without having to look for work while you focus on treatment. You'd need your healthcare provider to complete documentation saying you need this temporary period to address your health. Also, be aware that if you're denied initially (which happens often with voluntary quits), the appeal process can take months. Plan accordingly for your financial situation.

Have you tried calling ESD directly to ask about your specific situation? I was in a similar spot last year (quit due to anxiety) and after I finally got through to a real person, they were actually quite helpful in explaining my options. The problem is GETTING THROUGH to them... I spent weeks calling that stupid number and getting disconnected.

To directly answer your question: Yes, you can reapply, but with multiple voluntary quits, prepare for a thorough adjudication process. Here's what you need to know: 1. For mental health claims, ESD requires documentation from a licensed healthcare provider stating your condition made you unable to continue working 2. You may qualify for a job search waiver if your condition temporarily prevents job searching 3. If you're denied, don't panic - about 40% of initially denied claims are approved on appeal 4. You must still file weekly claims while in adjudication, even if you're not receiving benefits yet 5. Be VERY honest about your work history and reasons for separation - any discrepancies will cause further delays

btw dont forget u have to file for unemployment withing liek 4 weeks of quitting ur job or u might not be elligible anymore!! i waited too long once and they told me i filed too late :/

Thank you everyone for all this helpful information. I'm going to make an appointment with my therapist tomorrow to discuss getting proper documentation. It sounds like I should: 1. Apply ASAP rather than waiting 2. Be completely honest about quitting both jobs 3. Get detailed documentation about my condition 4. Request a job search waiver if my therapist supports it 5. Be prepared for possible denial and appeal I'm still really anxious about the whole process, but at least I have a clearer picture now of what to expect. It's comforting to know others have been through similar situations.