on my first pdoc visit he suggested disability, same with my t, WTF, I have worked before and since my ip and meds, ... granted at about 10% in the beginning with a lot of "sick" days and burned thru all my vacation days quickly , ... but with my xanex I kept going , ... have to admit I was very afraid if I had an accident while on that much xanex they would have put me under the jail , ... I believe they said "the big D" because of the dx and not out of any concern for me ... if you can work do so , if not then it is probably best to get help from wherever you can , ... if they ok your disability who are you to argue with that , ... as many here will tell you it is not that easy to get ...