Yes, i am on disability for major depressive disorder. You can do it on your own by visiting the social security website, and fill out applications online- it is much faster this way. also if you have questions you can call social security. some say its hard to get approved the first time you apply , but i did. you have to have proof of being in treatment for the disability and proof that you cannot work a full time job, by telling them what exactly you cannot do during the day, you will also have to get another person, relative or friend who knows you well, to fill out what they believe your symptoms are and what you do during the day... if you have been hospitalized, it helps. to get medical records, all you do is sign a release form and they get the records for you. Try all this WITHOUT an attorney, it is doable without one, unless you have applied, got denied and did an appeal. after that you should look into an attorney.