I realize that, and I specifically said that you never called anyone dumb. However, a person with a mental condition could either have a limited functioning, or they could struggle from a mental disorder such as severe depression/anxiety or bipolar disorder. He or she may have fully functioning mental capabilities with the exception of emotionally. They could be the smartest person we have ever met--but struggle emotionally.

I filled out my paperwork myself (though I do not have any mental problems), and was accepted in 3 months.

I have a masters degree in history. As for the paperwork, all my medical records PROVED my disability

I think it is awesome that you won...no matter how it was done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

I was just saying there was alot of paperwork in my case and I could not of done it by myself.

I have severe depression, bipolar, panic, anxiety, agoraphobia, and even though it seemed mentally overwhelming, I was able to complete all of the forms online over a couple of weeks and was approved in 5 months for SSDI.

I did it myself and got approved in two and a half months and I have mental impairments. We're smart!

I used to get so MAD. I taught Emotionally Disturbed kids from Pychosis to behavioral difficulties. Some ignorant idiot would say "Oh, how nice you are, you teach retarded kids."
"No", I'd say "Emotionally Disturbed. Some are WAY smarter than you."

Congrats! I'm glad you were able to make it through the process! Hoosier_Daddy--hang in there!