I've struggled with jobs throughout my nursing career, holding 13 jobs in a total of 19 years. Thankfully I was just approved for SSDI after waiting the minimum time, because now I don't have to keep hurling myself against brick walls. That just dropped my stress level to near zero. I can hardly believe I got it the first time---guess my hospitalization and the bipolar 1 diagnosis were enough. Now I don't have to worry anymore about trying to find work or wonder how long it'll take to get fired when a mood episode occurs. What an incredible RELIEF.