I am struggling heavily with my mental health. So much so it has impacted my ability to go into work and do my job. I called out for the last 3 days and my HR manager thinks I should consider taking personal leave (since I don’t qualify for a long leave due to only been working for a month). HR said that I may qualify for my states short term disability as well. 

I’m overwhelmed and anxious and my bipolar is all over. I have struggled to keep a job my entire life and I’m only 25. I had to take a leave from school as well because of my mental health. I am unsure what my next steps in terms of work should be. Do I try to do the short term leave and disability combo. Or do I try my hand at committing myself to full time disability (SSDI)? I know the process is terrible for SSDI and idk if I should. Anyone been through this have advice?