As to that guy being rude about you being on SSDI, he obviously doesn't realize that when you were emplyed, you paid for that assistance should anything happen. And whether anyone has or hasn't worked, disability is not easy to come by. Many people do not realize that.

I know two people who just casually mentioned that something not permanent, nor disabling was bothering them and they didn't want to work, so they were JUST going on disability.

I tried to explain it was not an easy process. They do not understand why they couldn't get it.

These uneducated people who pass judgement make me angry. If you say you're disabled, which I do, I normally will not explain further. I think that asking why is none of their business and rude!