Hi, I am a new member and this is my first post so I apologize if this is the wrong place to ask this or if I am breaking anything.

I suffer from Bipolar Disorder 2, High Anxiety, and Depression and until about three years ago after a bad stressful job and relationship end, not only have my symptoms worsened but I seem to have some PTSD regarding driving and going near my old places of work. As I get older all of my symptoms seem to get worse. I am at a point where I hardly function, but I can see a doctor who has been able to help put me on a regime to cure all of my distracting symptoms (nausea and vomiting, headaches, sinus issues, dizzy spells...everything).

I recently applied for SDI insurance but because I stopped working at my job over a year ago due to my disability even though I had been working and paying into SDI for 3 years prior to that I was unable to receive anything. I fear my symptoms will only worsen as I build tolerance to medications quickly and that with the lingering medi-cal cuts I won't be able to keep up.

Unfortunately all information regarding mental health in my area is sparse and I keep being told I won't be able to get social security unless I try for years. This is stopping me from finishing school and having a stabile income and job.

Does anyone have any advice for jumping through any of these medical hoops so that I can find some relief?