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Re: Do you have a mental illness? - March 19th 2012, 11:57 AM
  • Have you had a mental illness?
Yes, I have a current diagnosis of depression and borderline personality disorder. I have been on antidepressants for nearly 3 years until recently when I decided that I don't want them anymore. I'm doing a lot worse, but at least I know that what I'm feeling is real.
I did have a misdiagnosis of cyclothymia, based on the mood swings that I get, but those are now explained by my current diagnosis of BPD
  • Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill?
Yes, in work and in social situations, especially at school. Nobody at school knew for certain that I was mentally ill (not even myself), but I got a lot of crap for being "emo" because of my depression and self harm.
  • Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness?
I suppose my perspective on life has changed - I don't strive for wealth or beauty, I just want happiness. I also don't care so much about the normal stuff that people my age do (who's screwing who, going clubbing, being sociable and what's the latest fashion), I just try and grab whatever happiness I can.