When I was young and since I lived in a rural area, we weren't evaluated like kids are today. I think today we are going overboard, but when I was in school I obviously had a learning problem but didn't know how to fix it and neither did any of my teachers. I was left feeling very dumb. I was toward the bottom of my class and had definite problems reading by second grade. We did have a remedial reading program but I was judged "too smart" for that.

My emotional issues didn't show up until later but I was 33 before being diagnosed with depression. Looking back I can see signs of mania and depression, but did real well at hiding it.

My daughter is a school counselor and listening to her I would say that we have an abundant group of children needing psychiatric help, however, I don't agree that they all need meds. I think most just need a more stable and nurturing home and school life.