Im on disability and it didnt take too long i just got approved and I think I applied around september, I went into the hospital on June 27th with a major manic episode then 3 weeks later they let me out went straight into another hospital for another month so I had lots of documentation I never even thought of disability but i was contacted by a company called Avantage 2000, I think they must work with my old jobs disability program because with all this i started getting short term disability paid for by my old job which has now turned into long term disability...they helped me through the process and now ive been approved, will get a payment end of feb. I don't really want to be on disability but my doctor said she doesnt think im ready for work again...both of my manic episodes happened when i was at new jobs ( that were stressful) being a RN I would figure you would have jobs begging for you~...I hope you can work it out whether you find a job or try disability.....good luck!