I'm in the opposite boat, Tryin. I had my phone interview for SSDI yesterday, all 45 minutes' worth, but I will never get it, even though I threw my psych issues in there to bolster my case. Their criteria is permanently disabled or dead within 12 months, and I expect to be neither -- at least I hope not! God forbid something goes wrong and I need a bone marrow transplant. THAT would qualify me, LOL. But right now, if things keep moving upward, it's entirely possible I could be back to work by March or April.

On the other hand, SSI, which they define as being for "those with no income and limited resources," was made for me. :-) I'm out of work, my family and friends are supporting me -- for a limited time, I might add, I *have* to find some income -- and I have $86 in my checking account, $43 in my savings account, and $8 in my pocket. So I'm hopeful I'll get something after all.

I feel like you do too -- at least the ball is rolling now. Good luck!

Candy