Hello all.

It's been maybe 11 years since I've been on this site and I regret to inform you that my panic disorder is still around. I am now 29 and my panic attacks/anxiety are still with me. But I ask myself, even if I was diagnosed at 19 with panic disorder, is it still with me today or would I need to be re-diagnosed?

Tonight was a pretty rough night...I had about 6-8 hours worth of panic attacks and I finally caved and logged in to talk...

Over the years I've had a few jobs.. but none that I could hold for more than 3-6 months due to my extreme anxiety...
I've been unemployed for close to 3 years now and I for once thought I had enough bravery to finally "get the ball rolling" so I went and got myself a car which I had to finance...

Once I got home I realized it was an incredibly bad idea and I starting having some of the worst panic attacks in years. Luckily my fiance was there to calm me down as best she could but shes sleeping now.

I really just came to the conclusion that It's impossible for me to leave the house, hold down a job, or just about be useful for any task without my anxiety crippling me...I've just tried for years.

I want to know, is it possible for someone like me to collect ssdi for panic disorder? I think I was diagnosed with depression and paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 19.. I cant remember though...But do I meet the requirements for ssdi even if I haven't worked for a long time??

Hope to hear some feedback from you.

Thanks.