Life can be very challenging, no doubt about it.

I have battled emotional troubles ever since I was a little girl, so these aren't exactly "new" to me. What they are is significantly more intense. Doctors like to say "enhanced". Depression, self-hate, anxiety, BPD, PTSD, DD-NOS are my emotional struggles. Physically, I deal with epilepsy (Temporal Lobe Epilepsy) and post-TBI challenges.

I am very lucky in that I have amazing doctors helping me regularly, as well as a nurse that visits my apartment weekly. (She sets up my medicines, as I take many, and offers her wisdom if I need it.) I also have a helper that comes over weekly as well. (She helps me focus on what needs to be done ~ filling out papers, going to doctor appointments, listening & reminds me of issues to bring up in my appointments, etc.)

As time has passed, things have begun to get more manageable for me. I have noticed that recently. So, about 5 years after my TBI, I started to see myself adjusting to changes more easily. As you know, changes always create a bunch of chaos for us. We need repetition. That's what we thrive upon.

I have had a job for over a year, which is going pretty well. I don't work very much, but I realized (a couple of years into my recovery) that I have limits. My limitations are lower than the average Joe's, yes. But, I work 3-4 evenings per week. 3 1/2 hour shifts. SSI and government kicks in the difference so I can afford to pay rent, phone, water, etc. in a HUD apartment building. LOTS and lots of changes have been made in my world, but I've also slowly grown to accept that fact in my life.

I hope that this didn't overwhelm you. I just wanted to give you a better understanding of who I am, and where I am coming from. Best wishes sent your way.