Don't get us down
5 years here. Misery loves company but also.. this is very discouraging

I’m so sorry it’s been that long for you. Sending love.
Hey, I’m fine , honest.
I’m on some meds that improves the condition, but I feel like part of me has died already.
I’m quite successful, happy, outgoing, and outwardly enjoying life. But my main objective, is to be a good provider, and father to my children . They have all the things I never had, private education, expensive things and security. This is what matters to me most, and to be fair, this would be my exact sentiments without my condition.
what I’m trying to say, is that would have given up 20 years of my life, to care and provide for my kids anyway. So what’s the difference? Not much.
I want to retire in 10 years time, and fingers crossed, this condition will be behind me, and then!! I can enjoy my life!
This is what I hope for, with a great deal of optimism.
I hope that your dealing with things as best you can ☺
If I can help you with any answers, let me know, and I’ll give you the benefit of my experience the last 2 decades 🤣 wow , sounds like a long time hey . Love to you