Hello allthestuff: Thanks for sharing your situation & your concerns. I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of some comfort & support as you pursue your dream.

PsychCentral is a great place to get information as well as support for mental health issues. The more you post, & reply to other members’ posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are social groups you can join & chat rooms where you’ll be able to connect with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) Lots of great stuff! So please keep posting!