My Mental Health Journey - My 2nd Hospitalization (True Story)

How I got diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Pt. 2
My journey toward mental health began when I was first diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, and eventually BPD. The diagnoses forced me to reevaluate my history and see the signs of mental illness I had missed. Getting diagnosed was both relieving and confusing. I've told my story to friends; now I'm sharing it publicly.
I want to show that having a mental illness is not shameful. Getting diagnosed was a critical step in getting the treatment I need to manage my mental health.
TW: psychosis, selfh@rm, su!c!de, ED
Link to part 1: • My Mental Health Journ...

[@KKKK-ld9wb]

Thank you for sharing your story. I almost cried hearing/feeling how similar our journeys are into the mental health system. My life also came apart when I was in my last quarter of college-a time when I had much success and was super involved. I was originally treated for Major Depression, and was in a hospital for a long time because none of the medications were working and every time I would seem to be getting better, I would get worse again. I also was given a diagnosis of Bipolar and treated with lithium for years, and then it mysteriously disappeared. I do have DID and disorganized attachment. Thank you for putting this videos together. I somehow stumbled on them and the ones I watched have been helpful. ❤️

[@erincragg3846]

Hey Shell! I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story and thank you for your bravery in taking about mental health struggles. I’m so glad you are here.

[@FragmentDID]

Hey Erin! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen! And your words mean so much to I can't even express. ❤

[@alexander3845]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! There is a lot to learn from it. Thank you!