Forevryoung
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2005
I posted on the community board too but I thought people here could read the news as well.
Today I finished up my undergraduate education and I am a college graduate (took my last final this afternoon)
Despite my issues (bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, OCD...), I finished in four years. I have a great GPA. I have tons of friends. I am happy with my life. I have done what my first psychiatrist told me I would never do- live on my own, graduate college, and have meaningful relationships (I was 15 and he is no longer my doctor!).
I thought I had problems with change and transitions (like missing a singular day of class ) until I realized that I have to leave the life I have had for the past four years and "move on"
I can and will do it- I've gotten this far!
So #1 dont believe everything a doctor says about the future and #2 Children (or teens) with disabilities can grow to lead wonderful, fulfilling "normal" lives. My life is far from easy but the thing that makes my life easier is I know myself, I know my needs and I know my limitations.
Today I finished up my undergraduate education and I am a college graduate (took my last final this afternoon)
Despite my issues (bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, OCD...), I finished in four years. I have a great GPA. I have tons of friends. I am happy with my life. I have done what my first psychiatrist told me I would never do- live on my own, graduate college, and have meaningful relationships (I was 15 and he is no longer my doctor!).
I thought I had problems with change and transitions (like missing a singular day of class ) until I realized that I have to leave the life I have had for the past four years and "move on"
I can and will do it- I've gotten this far!
So #1 dont believe everything a doctor says about the future and #2 Children (or teens) with disabilities can grow to lead wonderful, fulfilling "normal" lives. My life is far from easy but the thing that makes my life easier is I know myself, I know my needs and I know my limitations.