My psychiatrist and therapist recommended that I apply for Social Security Disability after a three-year struggle with bipolar disorder...I was deteriorating despite trying my best. The stress from practicing law was making it much worse and I had already gone part-time. I am 44 now and I applied in 2009 online and was approved two months later.

I've in no way "given up" on getting better although I do not see myself being able to work again.

Best wishes to you - hang in there...xo