Hi all, I am new to this forum even though I've been receiving and reading SANE emails for a long time. I wish I'd taken the plunge earlier, but part of my diagnosis stopped me from doing so.
My parents first took me to a psychiatrist 42 yrs ago for anorexia/bulimia. No solutions or assistance other than to put me into locked residential care for 9 months.
Since then I have been off and on with several mental health issues and incidents, medicated, several hospital admissions, several residential accomodations etc.
Finally about 5 years ago, I received dual diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder. My family were not supportive, saying "it's all in the head (it is lol) and that it'snot an excuse. I think that's why it's been so hard to accept because I have ensured never to use it as an excuse or weakness (to my detriment). I also unfortunately have several health issues -fml.
Anyway, that's a brief intro of me. I hope to be able to contribute regularly and constructively 💕
