Its not easy for most to get SSDI. I live in a state that is so far behind when i called to see where i was in the process they told me it could take anywhere from 26 to 38 months for a hearing. I live in Alaska. i have been denied once. I am in the hearing stage now waiting for a date its been 15 months since i have applyed again. A total of 4 years plus now that i have been trying to get help and have just been through hell. The system is so backloged.
Hope whatever state your in its much faster and i wish you the best.