I applied for SSDI and was denied and this is normal in many cases the first time. I am at the point now where I am waiting on a hearing date to speak with a judge to be approved for SSDI. Its almost been two years I believe for me but I initially got denied because I was embarrassed to tell the phone interviewer how I was really living. If you think you are in need of SSDI go for it. Expect to be denied the first time, but go to the doctors and build a paper trail. You may need to hire an attorney but look at it this way. Attorneys will not waste their time with a case they don't they can win. The main thing is to be in a psychiatrist care and taking your meds.