I remember this verbal repetition so well. It interferred in all aspects of my life-learning as well on a social level. I made extreme efforts in quieting those voices down but had little luck no matter what strategy I used. It was torture for me in school. I couldn't understand spoken words blurted out in fast sentences and I was unable to comprehend what was being said. If by chance I did I was unable to retain the information. No special teaching was provided for me-I am a survivor type person so I made due with what I could and learned things myself in was I understood. 35 years of being out of school I am now just realizing why I felt so different than everyone else. To this day I am unable to understand the news, long conversations, etc. I often ask prople to slow down and explain I am unable to listen that fast. Like I said I am a survivor and I made it through a lot in life with other disablities as well. PTSD, BPD, ADD, Anxiety, and some other road blocks. Just because I made it through what society feels is a worth while person: self supportive, working. etc. doesn't mean to much for my well being today. Our bodies and minds as a whole can only take so much no matter how strong we think we are. I was struck by major medical problems and severe psychological problems with the click of one finger. I have been disabled ever since and my job now is to focus 100% in getting to know myself and get better. Work was my cover up, work is what people liked me for, work identified me. Now I am left with not knowing who I am-no feelings. no friends, no self esteem ....I've always believed things happen for a reason-the reason for my sudden inability to work and to function as I had been, was taken away because my body, mind, and spirit no longer healthy needed some major reconstruction and reuniting. I had over the years sought out professional help but they were unable to help beacause I didn't know what was wrong with me. I just felt empty, empty, empty. I give myself credit for putting on such a good show for so many years. I hope I am as strong in therapy as I was in the battle field. Thanks for listening