User:Pattylovely

I am an older lady who has had an interest in the brain and how it works for many years. I always knew something was not right with me for as long as I can remember.My parents and I and my sister all thought I was a little different.My parents just treated me with the change situation and give me other things to stimulate me. Didn't work. I had a strong will and nothing but filling up the whole or need was filled. Long story short, it was depression. I didn't find out until I was in my late 30's. No clue. I have gone to schools worked in psychiatric hospitals, and college to get my masters in social work. Got within 1 class of my degree and as always I couldn't finish. I had 2 kids by then and I always put everyone else first. I know this is boring but I want people to know that it's never too late. I have my depression under control and it was a relief to find out what it was. I never felt a stigma that most people (men) do. I always felt special, like ik knew things others didn't. Weird was good to me, not strange. I just hope everyone gets the help they need. I go to a psychiatrist that in my rural area is based on income. They got me on SSI so I pay nothing and have Medicaid. I get up to $150 a year for glasses and all female and other tests each year. I hope this makes sense because it saved my life and I did it byself. There is help. Please don't give up! Please