when I was about 2 years old I had bacterial spinal meningitis. I was unconscious and did not know my mother from my grandmother. I was fed antibiotics through my ankle and was fortunate to live through this devastating illness. I do remember a couple of snippets from my illness when I was 2. I have no outward repercussions, however I was wondering if, at the age of 2 it could have affected my nervous system. I seem to be very emotionally sensitive and have been on anti depressants for over 10 years. These help very much and i am glad i live in an age when these are available. I don t seem to be able to make mental connections as quickly as most seem to do. My IQ is very average and in school I was almost always the last one to finish a test. i read rather poorly and slow even at this age 62 and do not enjoy reading that much (neither here nor there i guess) I don t mind but I had always tried real hard to study and work on my school work .I always took more time than most in school. I do not seem to catch on as quickly as most. I do not mind as I am 62 years old and am retired. Life is pretty great really although hard, it is for most i beleive. I am good at artwork and conceptual thinking. I know you can not tell me anything definitive but I was wondering what sort of internal brain damage there could have been - I was very very athletic and that was another thing (with my artwork) that i was quite strong in. Can you tell me anything about nerve connections that could have been slightly damaged at the age of 2 - I have heard that at 2 your nervous system is finishing it s development. Can you tell me anything in your experience or reading? I am just trying to know myself better. Thanks, Lauren Thomas.