"My rebirth took place 7/5/12 at 3:07pm. That was when I took my first dose of Ritalin; 10 mg short acting. I felt the effects within 15 minutes. I felt a sense of calmness come over me that I had not experienced my whole 49 years here on this planet. I realize now you can’t truly know how bad something is until you have something to compare it to."Mitzi writes candidly about her experiences with childhood trauma and over 30 years of "recovery” programs including 12 step programs, therapy, therapy groups, EMDR, hypnotherapy, retreats, acupuncture, and more. She is still discovering how proper medication brings her life into focus like never before.