To qualify for the maximum free sessions you have to a severe and persistent mental illness, ie bipolar, schizophrenia or major depression. I know I have a severe mental illness but it makes me think that maybe I AM more ill than I think. I like to think that I am a pretty well put together person and this spoils my illusion.
Its like I was stunned when I read his assessment of me for pension, i never thought of my behaviour as being bizarre and scaring people

I have just read that the criteria have changed. I'll have to read more..

I also don't believe my childhood was abusive and neglectful.