So sorry you are struggling. Don't know if you're on any Meds but its something to consider or a med tweak. Could also call & try to get earlier appt with T or pdoc.

This is your life & your suffering. At this point do not let family or friends influence your decision to file for short or long term disability. You deserve the help, also might quality for food stamps. Nothing to be ashamed of!!

I would post a link where I responded to this particular thread but don't know how. Date was 8-24-11 and thread was "Disability Hearing... Questions??" Feel free to look back thru my stats. It was my experience with the SSDI process. But I don't know anything about the short term SSI process.
Don't know if this helped but hope you get help & relief very soon.