I love my life and have been quite privileged. I have also struggled with different mental illnesses for almost a decade. I was diagnosed with bulimia at 18 and had my first suicide attempt just before my 23rd birthday.
It was just after this that I received my diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and was able to seek treatment and support.It was actually quite a relief for me and my family to be able to put a name to what I was experiencing and to learn my triggers.
While the symptoms of borderline personality disorder can be quite diverse, for me it was an irrational and impulsive response to different situations.
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