I'm new to forum so don't know if this will even post. Tried a quick reply yesterday and don't where it posted. Anyway, I am on long term social security disability. I had been hospitalized several times and am bipolar 1, with treatment resistant depression and anxiety. I was working but because of stress and inability to function I had to stop. You have to be out if work for 5 or 6 months. I don't remember if I filed before or at the time to be out of work. Tons if medical documents for the past 12 years was submitted. Because of 12 years history I was approved in 6 weeks. I hope this helps and I hope the response finds its way to you.