I've been self employed for most of my life, but was recently denied for SSI and I need help deciding what to do next. I've run my own auto shop for 20+ years, but increasing health issues have made it nearly impossible to get through a day of work. I'm the only one working there, no employees working for me, but I was denied because I have "managerial abilities." It seems the only way they'll accept my claim is if I sell my business, but I'm afraid of the risk. If I sell my business and still get denied, I am left with no income, no way to support my household. Has anyone else who was self employed gone through anything like this?