wrong diagnosis

Hi @youngkisses 

I don't suffer either of the disorders which you mention

But BPD has a huge stigma attached. Including in the healthcare system. Having that on your file can sometimes lead to decades of professionals including psychologists and psychiatrists treating you badly or unfairly. It really has a huge stigma

All of the Cluster B disorders do carry unfair stigma

I want to just quickly validate what you're feeling. You're not at all wrong to want answers that 'feel more right'.

The best thing I could say for you is to get multiple opinions if you can. As someone who been through alot of therapists, I find alot of them tend to put cases into the 'too hard basket' and just move on to drugs. 

If you feel something is off or wrong with your diagnosis, definitely seek extra support. But remember to be open to the idea that you yourself are not a licenced psychotherapist. If you get to a point where multiple actual doctors (not counsellors - important distinction) are all telling you the same thing, then maybe it's worth considering they might know what they're talking about. 

It can be very difficult accepting our own perceived 'faults', but its important to remember you will get what you pay for. Not all treatment is equal. If you're looking for real answers instead of symptom management, it may be worth the investment to seek adequate medical care, even if that means looking into something like private healthcare. 

In saying that, not everyone can afford the best treatment. At worst, symptom management can be hugely beneficial too. At least to get you to a point where your life is stable enough to get you into a position to start thinking about higher levels of treatment. 

One step at a time. If you need to take baby steps to get yourself under reasonable control, do that first. Something is better than nothing. 

I do look forward to updates, please do keep in touch.

thank u sm.  thank u for warning me too . my psych who told me i have bipolar isnt looking at the whole picture. its probaly bcs i havent told her everything that i get but now im stuck with bipolar on my file which isnt right bcs my symtopms r not bipolar . unless my symptoms r bipolar 1? they told me to diagnose u only need 1 manic episode but i dont feel i get mania but i do get periods like i said where im happy or feel beautiful that last hours or days. i know the stigma with bpd is alot but rn my problem is im being treated wronf way . 

thank u @Mr_Be for this . i only see 1 psych i started seeing her this year and she is a private psych. i might get a different opinion aswell . i cant belive the psych says to me and my mum im too severe aswell its annoying when they say this . i also have a script for antiqychotics.  idk if i have bipolar or if my symtopms r bipolar but for 2 months i have been doing what they tell me to do. i take a mood stabilizer and i been on it for 3 weeks . im rlly worried im not getting the right help bcs i dont rlly think its bipolar . and thank u sm for everything and explaining things. i am also looking at dbt bcs i rlly want to do it but 2 pycholigts say im pretty much too hard to do therapy on and it isnt going to happen rn. my psycholgist i see now told me all of my problems r probaly my adhd but i dont think its js adhd .

i feel i have had bpd since ages and everything I read abt it js instantly is me but they have bipolar on the file now and my psycholgist thinks it js adhd too (even tho i do have it) . 

but i will keep trying to tell more prople more bcs i dont tell everyone rveyrhting bcs drs just see im diagnsoed with bipolar now and its on my file and my adhd is smt i have had for ages too .

Thanks for sharing @youngkisses.

Just try to keep in mind that maybe they do know some things you don't. Try to keep yourself calm and in a positive state of mind. Take the steps to get accurate answers, but also remember that if licenced professionals keep telling you the same thing, maybe they might be onto something. 

The thing with things like bpd, and bipolar and adhd is that they can all be really similar in presentation. 

How are you finding the antipsychotics? Do you find your moods to be more stable or anything like that? Or are you feeling less stable after the diagnoses? 

One day at a time. Your feelings are very valid and you do deserve proper treatment.