I figured out that what medicines worked for me.

I figured out something early on,

that I had to advocate for myself.

So I figured out that what
medicines worked for me,

I would use, and what
medicines didn't work for me,

I would go back to my doctor and say,

"Listen, that's not working."

So after three years...

And I thank VA for this doctor

because he had an open enough mind

to allow me to be an active
participant in my medications.

And he didn't say, "I'm the
doctor, you're the patient.

You need to listen to me."

So after three years, I
found the right combination

and I tell you, it was
like I was a new person.