Yes I am on SSDI..finally. You have to have worked 60 quarters during the last 10 years I think. But that's the easy part. If, and you will be, you are denied, reapply immediatly. (Unless you do not have enough work history.) Once you have SSDI you are allowed to earn $700 a month and keep your social security. Good luck and don't give up. It can be very confusing. Do you have an advocate or social worker to help?