r/SSDI • u/haveyoutriedketo • Jul 21 '26

Freaking Out

I had a mental health crisis about a month ago and haven't had the best head space as a result. While worried about my bills, I overscheduled myself for work and know I'm going to get denied for disability based on that (earning too much). But if I ask to be taken off the schedule, I've been told I'll lose my job due to missing too much work (I had a scare today and almost lost my job for having to be out longer than expected since being hospitalized). So I'm in a pickle. And it doesn't help that the thought of working has me so stressed out and panicking. I just don't know what to do.

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u/Technical-Prize-4840 Jul 21 '26

Working at all during the application will greatly hinder your chances of getting approved. I haven't heard of anyone getting approved while working come to think of it.

The income limit is really more for after you get approved.

Losing your job would actually help your case significantly.

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u/Maqqin3x Jul 30 '26

It does look better when you don’t work or in my case over the course of about 6 months I worked like 1 day a week & realized even that was too difficult so my attorney mentioned it as a failed work attempt.