That's the way to go..Everything is online now, and although it looks daunting, just do a little of it everyday. It's all worth it if you qualify. Even if you don't qualify, you can always to the appeal process. Be thorough with the answers to how much you are disabled by this. Make sure you include all of your doctors, especially the one that gave you the diagnosis (they do NOT need to be involved in declaring you disabled!), they are just looking for records. Also, make sure you mention all the meds you are on, and their affects, and how they might limit you in the work place, i.e., fatigue, ect,... Hope this helps!!

How do you start the process of disability, exactly? I don't necessarily need it right now, but my counselor recommended that I "start the process." I've called a few places, but since I'm able to work right now (sort of), they won't talk to me.

I went to the ISBA (Soc. Security Benefit Applications.) site. From my understanding, you can still work while going thru the process. As long as you are not making over $900 per month

it is really hard to get disability here in england i think they expect you to be on your death bed i cannot work as im in constant pain and got a chronic headache 24/7 among other things and i was refused im waiting an apeal

So you can't even start if you make more than $900 per month? That leaves me out :(

filed approx 90 days ago, use disability attorney after long battle with long term dis insurance co, which denied my claim, keep very good records make sure your doctor keeps good notes, ask for your medical history and stay on top, I learned this the hardway

I personally would not waste my time doing it online. I spent a few hours doing it in the public library just to have them send me the same exact thing in the mail AFTER they received what I did online. If you dont mind doing it twice then go ahead.
I was pretty ticked off that they pulled that stunt. Its all a mind game and survival of the fittest for sure. d

I applied for social security and there is a company that helped me get it...actually is was my disability insurance company that works with them...it is called allsup.
I was approved the first time and I never had to go to the social security office or any hearings...they told me they help anyone get it...if anyone is interested in this I would be happy to look up the phone number...it wouldn't hurt to try.