Applying for Disability with Mental Illness

I literally wanna cry and feel like throwing up from how awful the process was, when I mentioned my trauma to the social security assigned doctor he said it's normal. It's not normal to be assaulted as a child. It's exhausting and taxing, but probably worth it if you want it bad enough. I never wanna go through what I went through again so I don't want to apply again. I'd rather just be jobless and figure it out. I also can't hold down a job because of my mental problems

I am on SSDI and yes it was a long road. 3 denials then a hearing and I got it for physical and mental disability. I cannot teach preschool any longer and the mental illness came on strong after 3 spine surgeries and then breast cancer. It’s definitely possible but it was tough financially for 2 years. Worth the fight though. At least for me.

How bad does the mental illness have to be...I have general anxiety disorder and depression that's been going on for a year now

Yes, I heard it is very common for an initial denial and everyone told me to appeal. It is a long, arduous process, but after 10 months I was approved without needing an appeal

I'm currently in the process of getting on disability for mental health issues. It is possible! But yes it can take a long time which is super stressful because I'm also out of money and will have to find someone to do in the meantime. Which sucks cause it's like, hey I'm gonna work here for 6 months then quit! So then I feel bad! But then I would probably quit by then anyways cause I have a very hard time holding down a job anyways which is why I'm doing it;