Don't disclose your mental illness to a prospective employer. Also, be aware that earning over a very low threshold can disqualify you from receiving SSDI and Medicare:
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Generally, you can't start doing "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) and continue to receive disability benefits. In a nutshell, SGA means you are working and making more than $1,090 per month (or $1,820 if you're blind). There are exceptions to this rule, however.
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Can you work while receiving Social Security benefits?