I applied for both with the help of my social worker because I'm not as functional as I used to be, even at a low stress job. I landed two jobs recently, one as a busser/hostess at a cafe and the other at a dog daycare. I HAD to drop the cafe job; I almost walked out, was extremely stressed out and ready to lose it. If I went back I know I would go through that again and lose it on someone and I'm not even talking about the customers either.Basically I don't need to be arrested again.
The second job at the dog daycare would seen easy because I work with dogs and I used to work at one before. This one is just very dysfunctional and I work 6 hours a day with one 15.minute break. My old dog daycare, I worked 4.5 hours a day. So I'm on my feet all day, no chairs, on concrete floors. This does a ridiculous number on my body. Just interviewed for a bookstore job and got hired so I will be giving up the dig daycare since they don't offer part time hours. The bookstore is more accommodating.
I'm praying that the bookstore works out for me because I seriously need the money to afford a pdoc and therapist.
If you were advised to apply then apply if you feel that your mental illness is affecting your ability to work. But be advised that it does take long and a lot of people recommend a disability attorney. They don't collect any money till you're awarded disability. Some will even preview your case for you before proceeding through applying for disability.