Applying for SSDI with Anxiety: Documents and Evidence to Keep

Reviewed by Gretchen Johnson, J.D., LL.M.

Anxiety doesn't show up on an X-ray. So your paperwork has to do the talking.

Which records matter?

• A diagnosis from a psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist
• Notes on how often panic attacks happen
• Medicines and side effects
• ER visits for panic attacks

What else can I add?

• A simple symptom log
• Your doctor's view on stress and attendance
• Letters from family about what you avoid

How detailed should my log be?

Two lines a day is plenty. Doing it every day matters more than writing a lot.