wow, this is distressing, I too not being stabilized on medications and unable to function at a job applied for Social Security.
But from what I hear it would take a long time to get even if I do. A very long time, like maybe years... and I don't have time. I have to pay to live like most people do.

Can you apply and still get a job even though you will eventually lose that job from problems with normal functioning? ??

I don't even know how to get a job now I have messed up so bad. I can't blame employers. I guess I would not hire me either. My application just looks bad. I look unstable. Cause I AM! SO I end up homeless or dead?

A shame they don't let your doctor make the judgement call. If you have a lifetime of mood problems and your doctor can't make you stable then how can you work?

I would LOVE to be like other people and work continually. I would LOVE to be normal and not affected by these moods. Hell definitely not lazy.

This sucks but thanks for the info. Though some of you got it, I guess only way is to have someone supporting you 100%? And then hang in there.

Karen