Yes I understand finally having a label, and knowing that you aren't crazy! Mine was dx'd early because I had help from the accident, and it was clear enough and close enough to link it.

As for having to deal with it forever? Yeah, I think so. It isn't worth thinking about it that way, though. Everyone in the world has to deal with something the rest of their lives. It becomes more manageable with a good T's help. And who knows what break throughs they will find in the future???

I try to remind myself that there are millions of ppl in the world who have this disorder. I don't feel better knowing that so many are suffering, but knowing it isn't so out of the ordinary, does.

Are there any children in Ireland who don't have it? Think of all the 3rd world countries engaged in war, poverty and oppression... wouldn't they all have it? And, unfortunately, think of all the things that happen in our own countries: weather, fightings, and of course the now named "terrorism" and all the health service and emergency service workers!

It's going to be where stress management will have to be taught in middle school I think LOL! What a shame, but fact of life?