Hello Kay, you will find a lot of great people here that can identify with you and help you...help yourself. Do not let the label mental illness define who you are. So many have "mental illness"...you are smart enough to try and take care of yourself. You listed some great things about yourself - that is who you are!!!

I hope you learn how to seek out others that have common interests..and music is definitely a plus!!!!

You may already understand that there is always challenges in learning how to work with others..that does not stop..it's how you "manage" your reaction to them.

I know I am different and I am confident in my abilities - no one else at work is going to screw up my day with their shallow opinions - those that matter respect your abilities and that's what matters. I told someone else recently, if a co-worker does something in their job duties that you admire or is helpful to you, let them know - when you are comfortable. When you notice - "good things" about other people and let them know, most will gravitate to you.....we all have to earn respect.

Take care... hope you have a better day