Thanks, Debi. I'm feeling a bit better about my situation now. I can't help but think that publishing people's SSDI court cases, especially the mental health ones, is a punitive action on behalf of the courts. As someone stated above, very few cases go to Federal Court. You'd think they could seal those very few that get there, eh?

A weird coincidence: When I found out my med records were online, I freaked out and called my attys crying and saying I don't think I can go through with the second hearing before the ALJ due to being so traumatized and devastated. Within two weeks I get a letter from SSA informing me a court date has been set in my case - in 8 weeks.

Kinda makes you think that the attorneys and judges are incahoots on all of this, huh? I mean...I've only been waiting 16 months to get a court date....

It feels good to take back my power from these people. Worst case scenario - I end-up with a name I've always wanted.

And it's nice to know that there are kind people out in the internets like you and the others that have posted here. I'm glad I found this community. I think I will become active in other discussions. It's always nice to find people that live with the same issues you do...makes you not feel so alone.