I applied myself and was denied. I got a lawyer and he got all of the medical records etc needed and I was approved two months later for SSI. I am now on SSDI. I have Bipolar 1, dissociative disorder nos, IIH and anxiety issues. I really did not want to apply at first but I was desperate for the Medicaid since I was losing coverage under my parents. I also had a lengthy record of psychiatric treatment and hospitalizations (about 6 in one year) and my T was very helpful in the process. Good luck! I'm sure you'll be able to get it, but don't get discouraged if you're denied the first or second time. Keep fighting!