I was in the military for 22 years and a gov't employee for 6 years. It was a high-stress, feast or famine, customer service kind of job. It was starting to pick up before anxiety, bipolar, and menopause unleashed themselves. I've been on disability for over five years now, and I'm finally getting over it.

I can't go back to my old job since I need a new security clearance and there are no jobs here. I don't have a degree that is useful. I also have physical issues that keep me from retail and food service jobs. I'm actually better off on disability.