Personality Disorders

I knew today would be rough as I always pay the piper when I over do it. I’ve laid down several times today due to the pain but wish I hadn’t let it be a all day affair. But on the positive side, my mind wakes up and I allow myself to enjoy the quietness that night brings. It also gives me time to read post written by others. We have some very talented members who write very thought provoking post. Years of working different shifts or being woken up when the station tone goes off has my circadian rhythm off anyways. The brain being so complex is something that most people only use 10% of has been one of the great mysteries in the medical world. 1 organ that differs from each other of us. Can you imagine how boring this world would be if we all thought the same, acted the same and responded the same? That’s what makes us unique. If my mind is correct going back 30 plus years, Mental health professionals use what’s called the DSM manual. A large book that is thick as 3 encyclopedias which gives a diagnosis to certain traits. If you read it, you’ll find out that all of us have borderline personality disorders lol. When I worked as a mental health tech at night while working to afford Paramedic school, I would read this book and try to understand it. Psychologically it’s not a one size fits all diagnosis. That said, you go to 3 different Psychiatrists, you’ll probably end up with 3 different diagnosis. That’s one reason to find a therapist who you feel comfortable with. Not the one who tells you what you want to hear. My ex next door neighbor who recently finished her fellowship, deals exclusively in Autism. She opened up a clinic in a hospital in Oklahoma. She explains that it takes a minimum of 3 days to determine the type and extent of autistic children with constant monitoring. The brain is complex. I’ll stop on this for a bit as I have a tendency to rattle on lol. Regardless, I wish all of you a restful night with great dreams…..David

Hi, my name is Janna2024. I'm here because I am looking to find out about ways people experience and cope with mntal illness and personality disorders.

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It’s only been a couple of weeks since I attempted suicide. It’s still very surreal and I am processing a lot. I will say, I am hopeful for the first time ever. Actually hopeful. Looking forward to being a part of a safe community of people just like me. Because the fact is, we don’t talk about suicide, mental illness or personality disorders enough. Here’s to healing together ❤️#MentalHealth #SuicideAttemptSurvivors

What is the thing with doctors, who believe you have a BPD, personality disorder, that they are tough and very straight and tells me what I am thinking. Hard like a coconut. Insulting me. Maybe just to get a reaction. She got none

But when I was exempt from personalitydisorders, the doctor was suddenly very nice and soft. Makes me even more paranoid over her as I have schizophrenia. Paranoid is my second name. I ended up with added PTSD diagnose.

Anyone else experienced this? Why do they do this? I am so sad for people being abused as a child and then abused in healthcare

#PTSD #Schizophrenia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder

Hi, my name is Rupsy. I'm looking for learning about personality disorders, mental health n recovery

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