I am a 28 year old female diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder with severe dissociative symptoms. Despite being high-functioning, I have been hospitalized three times in locked psychiatric units. In addition to other applicable diagnoses, I have been misdiagnosed with Schizophrenia and subsequently spent months as a living zombie due to incorrect medication.
I wanted to do this AMA in hopes that I can shed a little bit of light on the stigma associated with Borderline and how real life with the disorder differs from the sensationalized depictions described online or in media. It is so upsetting to see that online advice for someone concerned about dating someone with Borderline is simply: RUN. RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN. Society's caricature of the disorder make it easy to feel ashamed and isolate yourself.
I'm happy to answer any question at all. Thanks!
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[–] foxyface [S] ago
I take prozac, lamictal, mirtazapine and adderall