Can I get disability benefits for having bipolar disorder?

Can I get disability benefits for having bipolar disorder?

I am a 19 year old female who has been unemployed for almost 6 months because of mental problems. I have bipolar disorder and ADHD along with an unknown physical condition that causes me extreme pain. I lost my last job because of the anxiety it would give me, that also would give me heart palpitations. I am struggling to get by without a job and I wanted to know if I could acquire disability benefits until I’m better mentally?

Asked on February 18, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California

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