For me it was when I was let go from a few jobs due to me not being able to do the work. Even then I went on to look for work for about a year before I entertained the disabled option. Not an option is what I kept telling myself.

I try to stay mobile though. It is to easy to just lay around in pain. So I get up and motorvate around. I dont do much....but it makes me feel good inside.....and usually hurts more too. I think of it as .... no pain...no gain lol