Is there anything I should know.....other then of course that I am likely to get denied and would have to appeal it. I mean I am feeling like I don't have much choice as I don't see how I'll function at a job...but having to deal with a bunch of paper work and legal stuff makes me pretty anxious.

I've heard some people say you need a lawyer to appeal.....but what if you can't afford one. I mean I imagine if I could afford a lawyer I would not really need to be applying for SSI. So if anyone has any advice or useful information on this it would be appreciated.