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What if I suffer from Pain or Depression what questions could an ALJ ask me that would be relevant to my case?

An ALJ may ask you if you are able to deal with pressure or if you ever find it difficult to think clearly or to organize things? Or questions like “Do your moods change quickly and unpredictably, or ever feel anxious for no apparent reason or sometimes find that you get very angry over nothing or hear voices or see things which are not there and have you ever seen either a psychologist or a psychiatrist?” You may also be asked if you have trouble taking criticism from employers, or have problems with being in public or prefer to be alone or prefer to be left alone? You may be asked if you afraid to go out of the house or be around others or have any problems with sleeping? When you get up? When you go to bed or if and why you may need to have naps during day or need to take medication to help you sleep because of pain, racing thoughts or restlessness? Do you feel tired and unrested in the morning or do you use extra pillows under head or legs?