Hi everyone, and thank you for taking time to read this.

Over the last couple years, since January 25, 2024, I have not been able to work, due to medical reasons. One huge setback is that my previous doctor had apparently misdiagnosed me, and her treatment was only making my situation worse.

I struggle with PTSD, including hallucinations that are triggered by fear and anxiety, and have struggled with it for about 35 years, getting worse each year. Along with that, I've had other issues, like depression, agoraphobia, and the real killer, panic/anxiety disorder, which takes me out of reality basically, and is just torture.

Recent setbacks, and discussions with my doctor and family, have me concluding that a 'normal life' isn't in the cards for me. I have started the disability process, which on average can take anywhere from 12-36 months.

I am going to do what I can to do odd jobs to help, but I'm also opening this back up, and reaching out as well.

Thanks again for reading!

-Stephen Amlaw