Hi 
This is my first post so I'm not sure if this is in the right place.
6 years ago, I was diagnosed with BPD whilst at uni. I had very little support after this. I was given a booklet about bipolar disorder (
) and put on waiting lists. I basically have not seen any benefit of a BPD diagnosis.
I saw a couple of counsellors through uni. As soon as I started to discuss my past abuse and trauma, I could see the panic on the counsellor's face. I was told that I wasn't suitable for counselling.
I was very ill when I was diagnosed, but since I kinda thought I'd "grown out" of lots of the symptoms.
I stumbled across cPTSD recently and I was blown away. It really resonated with me, particularly the emotional flashbacks. I had never heard of it and I feel so strongly that I was misdiagnosed.
At Christmas time, for example, or when I go back to my hometown, or when I see or hear from my family, I regress and become a stressed, trembling, aggressive mess - I feel like I return to my teenage state.
I've suffered with my digestion for years, having IBS on and off and frequent unexplained flight or fight responses. I have unexplained nausea for weeks at a time. I've gone to the GP about these, but never seemed to get to the bottom of it and would just give up.
I've also body dysmorphia and eating disorders on and off, as well as severe social anxiety.
So, my question is what are the benefits of seeking a diagnosis, if any? Has anyone received better treatment for a cPSTD diagnosis over a BPD diagnosis?
Thank you for reading
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This is my first post so I'm not sure if this is in the right place.
6 years ago, I was diagnosed with BPD whilst at uni. I had very little support after this. I was given a booklet about bipolar disorder (
) and put on waiting lists. I basically have not seen any benefit of a BPD diagnosis.I saw a couple of counsellors through uni. As soon as I started to discuss my past abuse and trauma, I could see the panic on the counsellor's face. I was told that I wasn't suitable for counselling.
I was very ill when I was diagnosed, but since I kinda thought I'd "grown out" of lots of the symptoms.
I stumbled across cPTSD recently and I was blown away. It really resonated with me, particularly the emotional flashbacks. I had never heard of it and I feel so strongly that I was misdiagnosed.
At Christmas time, for example, or when I go back to my hometown, or when I see or hear from my family, I regress and become a stressed, trembling, aggressive mess - I feel like I return to my teenage state.
I've suffered with my digestion for years, having IBS on and off and frequent unexplained flight or fight responses. I have unexplained nausea for weeks at a time. I've gone to the GP about these, but never seemed to get to the bottom of it and would just give up.
I've also body dysmorphia and eating disorders on and off, as well as severe social anxiety.
So, my question is what are the benefits of seeking a diagnosis, if any? Has anyone received better treatment for a cPSTD diagnosis over a BPD diagnosis?
Thank you for reading
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