Question about SSDI.

Let me state that I joined this website to ask about Disability insurance after reading a post on this here. I can't find the post and I can only find forums related to a specific illness. So I will post here. If I need to be redirected that is no problem just let me know.

Okay not even sure I know how to start this. I have been diagnosed with Depression and Severe Anxiety for the past eight years. I've have been involuntarily committed to psychiatric care twice, for a total of six days. I was also under the care of a psychiatrist for a few months. I have also been on and off Depression and Anxiety medication for about eight years as well.

The main problem for me is panic attacks. I get them BAD. I can't breath and I feel like I'm having a heart attack. I mostly get them at work or when I'm trying to sleep,which makes getting up for work even worse. They really interfere with my life. Someone told me a few years back that I should try to get disability. But I felt as if I didnt have anything physically wrong with me I could not get it anyway. But its gotten even worse that past few months and I'm having a real hard time holding a job because of my anxiety. I was even discharge from the Army because of it. So here goes.

1: Can I even get Disability Insurance.

2: Should I contact a lawyer first or apply first and see what happens.(keep in mind I'm very broke)

3: Should I start getting all my medical records together or does the state have them or will my lawyer want to do that.

Keep in mind that am not currently perscribed any medication nor am I under the care of a doctor at the moment. I havent worked as much as I should have and I can't afford it right now. I know that there are some lawyers that will do it pro bono, but as far as I can tell I need to get denied first. I live in TN. I'm 26 years old. I know I'm young but my anxiety really is severe. If it was easy I would not be on here.