AS is on the list of SS disabilities qualifying for SSDI payments. Depending on your work/employer history you can get disability. They require a hearing before a federal judge. You can appeal if denied. If approved your monthly payments are determined by your work history and wages. After 24 months on SSDI you qualify for Medicare.

Hi Bernard, hope you're have a good day 😊 just wanted to say thank you for your advice I really appreciate it. I got a lawyer to start the whole process I don't have to do much. My case is in the reconsideration stage, it was denied at first. So I'm hoping and praying that I get it this time. Because the type of work I do it is very hard for me all I do is hurt every where all the time. Plus I have fibromyalgia and a whole lot more going on. Enjoy your day. And I'm glad you finally got it. Wayyyy to go!!!

Yes, I've been on disability since 2009, because I couldn't work, I can't hardly sit anymore, everything hurts, but I got a good lawyer, and got a doctor to right a report about my condition, it took 4 months, I tried once myself and got denied, do that first, Then get a good lawyer that only takes money if he wins, GOOD LUCK, Bernard Gallert.

Try cognitive therapy. Sounds silly. But, it really did work for me. I'm into meditation too, just finding my own head space, daydreaming. I also use cannabis. It's been a life saver.

I was able to years ago. It took a few appeals and a lot of doctors appts for the court and ultimatley headed to a judge. I was granted disability and was on it for a few years during my worst times.