Hi Zak,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, and your successive problems. It is awful when you see the person you used to be change to someone who is not as capable, when the abilities you take for granted are permanently changed.

I would urge you to seek treatment by a psychiatrist. The course of your problems and history of ADD suggest the possibility of bipolar disease. Bipolar disease is highly treatable, but really does require the expertise of a psychiatrist.

I hope that you will be able to pursue this...it's important. Please don't be shy to PM me if you have any questions, but do think about it.

DJ