So what is it I have?
I currently have 3 conditions. They are; BPD which is borderline personality disorder, anxiety and depression. I have been diagnosed with BPD for 6 years now and currently on tablets which is called quetiapine & that’s currently a 100mg dose. This is a anti psychotic medication used to sedate and calm some one like me when I have a bad episode. These help me relax and sleep any anger off. The next is my anxiety and depression and for that I’m on sertaline 50mg. This helps my moods even out and have a steady day.
How I personally cope:
Coping has always been difficult for me. Some days I can cope well and others I choose to ignore it. I’m just being real with you guys now. It’s a challenge. When I do cope though I tend to have a bath or count to 10 and not all the time does this help everyone. Everyone has their own coping strategies. Talking also helps me. Find someone who Understands you calms you down and makes you feel safe. Write it down on paper and rip it up after. Shout so loud you don’t care about who’s listening. Do it over and over again until your body’s relaxed. Write a journal keep a log of your emotions. Do anything that makes YOU feel at peace because that’s all you want in life is to feel free & do it with NO care in the world.
How I dealt with my diagnosis:
I was 16 years old when I got referred to a psychologist, I always knew personally that something was wrong as I was never happy or satisfied with anything. Everything I wanted I got but was never enough. I spent loads of money going out of control and my moods were always up and down. When I finally found out what was wrong I felt relieved that I wasn’t ‘weird’. I went straight on medication and asked for counselling. At least I knew I was normal.
My advice to anyone going through similar stay calm and know it’s normal to feel the way you do. You’re unique and amazing and do not forget that.
Mental health & me 