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Subject: Re: The emotional problems dyslexia causes

Author:
Pat Eyers

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Date Posted: 13:30:10 10/30/08 Thu
In reply to: Liz 's message, "The emotional problems dyslexia causes" on 17:21:00 06/10/08 Tue

Since the age of about 8 years I knew there was something not quite right. My school years were a nightmare. My family didn't help by telling me I was stupid, dumb, would never achieve anything etc etc - they thought it was so funny. During my teens I was diagnosed with chronic Depression. Life had its ups and downs. Then - I saw a programme on TV about Dyslexia and it could have been all about me. I booked myself in for a private assessment and the rest is history. Instead of being dumb and stupid, I now knew I had a high IQ and there was a reason for my short term memory problems and not being able to retain information etc. As for the Depression, after 29 years it went. But I also did a lot of personal development work over several years and this liften my confidence no end. Never give up - there is life even with Dyslexia. All I can say to folk who don't believe me or even recognise Dyslexia: You haven't walked in my shoes.

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Re: The emotional problems dyslexia causes

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Sue Tait (joy)
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Date Posted: 15:28:13 10/30/08 Thu

Hi Liz
read your message. I am 55 and was assessed for Dyslexia late last year. I think someone on some website said something about keys and things being unlocked. I have found that. I now understand for the first time why I have had mood swings for as long as I can remember. Why I have problems with authority. Why I cry for no reason. Why I cant remember the words to songs even though i love singing. Why I cant tell a good story unless I make it up as I go along.I feel sad for myself and others who have taken so long to find out. YOu have had more than your share - stay strong. SUe