I've been on pc for 2 years, and it's funny because I've never really told "my story"

well, here goes....

I am one of 3 children.... I have an older brother and a younger sister... I had trouble in school and had few friends. I never really "fit in"

I have had depression and an anxiety disorder since i was very young.... back then mental illness wasn't as understood as it is today. We knew there was something wrong, but I couldn't put my finger on it.

I got my first job at 19, and had difficulty making it to work because of my illness, and had to quit after 7 months.
i tried to work again 2 years later with the same results.

I finally applied for disability in 1998 and was accepted a year later.

I had a breakdown in 2005 and was incapacatated for 6 months.

After the breakdown, the dr. put me on potent tranquilizers (stelazine) and it helped me a lot. After 31 years i finally felt "normal".... very calm and able to function.

Thanks to my supportive family and my wonderful friends on PC.... it wouldn't have been possible without you!!!