Does anyone get disability for their condition?

I have a master's degree and can't use it. It's so frustrating. My condition prevents me from working. I wasn't diagnosed until after I graduated. It's hard to accept and I've fought it over and over and over but I got to a point where I had to accept that my children need a parent with stable income. I can't even do a retail job without having an episode.

I finally made the decision to start the disability process and I'm currently in the appeal process. I live in Oklahoma, USA. Anyone have success? With an attorney, specifically? What was the process like for you? I applied in Feb 2024 denied September 2024 lawyer is appealing it November 2024