I've been on disability for awhile now, and while it's not much money (I made over $5000 a month as a nurse) it's enough for me to keep body and soul together.

I wish I could go back to work. I always defined myself by my career, and not having one is hard for me to adjust to. But the simple truth is I CAN'T work---even thinking about it gives me the heebie-jeebies. I'm too anxious. My job history sucks, and on top of that I'm pushing 60 so I'm not exactly desirable to an employer.

However, I refuse to feel sorry for myself and I won't let anyone put me down for being on SSDI. I paid into the system for 35 years...that money is mine. I just needed it a little sooner than I thought.