Borderline Personality Disorder | My Diagnosis

In this episode, Sammy describes what it was like to finally get the right BPD diagnosis.
Nearly 40% of people with borderline personality disorder are initially misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). In this episode, Sammy Grimm explains what it was like when she finally got the right BPD diagnosis.

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[MedCircle]

Was your or your loved one's BPD diagnostic process similar to Sammy's?

[SammyGrimm]

Thank you guys so much for having me!❤️❤️❤️

[terrilynch]

Thank you for speaking out for those of us with BPD. It is largely still a mysterious & unknown mental illness.

[antonia]

MA Mental Health Counseling Student with Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis here. 1. After discussing this with many other affected individuals, I feel that the term "Borderline Disorder" is so contested and stigmatized by now (I don't think it started out this way; the term was originally just that, a diagnosis, and not a punishment or derogatory term), that it needs to be replaced by something else. As somewhat mentioned in this episode, the diagnosis itself now creates almost more pain than it brings healing, as both society and clinicians don't miss an opportunity to shame and blame BPD simply for being "BPD." In my case, the diagnosis explained my symptoms and thus brought relief, but I find the entire concept of "personality disorder" problematic as it is shifting the blame - originally I was simply a person suffering with symptoms and great mental distress, after the diagnosis it became about me (my personality) being somewhat defective, me being "difficult, " "dramatic, " etc. Marsha Linehan also didn't appreciate the term and suggested "emotion dysregulation disorder" instead. Apparently BPD is also very much linked to C-PTSD lately (which would be helpful, as this concept focuses on the roots, not "personality" insufficiencies when it comes to analyzing distress and dysfunction). 2. I feel very much alone in becoming a MHC with a mental disorder (even personality disorder)! Even though I get a lot of positive feedback from my classmates about how my insight based on my history of mental illness is helpful and educating for them, I haven't found any established therapists who are forthcoming about personal mental health problems (especially regarding severe mental illnesses). It is still such a taboo subject - even though people with mental illness are exactly the ones who can help clarifying much of the confusion and mystery that revolves around certain diagnoses. Could MedCircle do an episode on therapists / psychiatrists / MHCs / etc. with personal histories of mental illness? Are there any support groups out there? Any "wounded healers?"

[jayjay]

I was also misdiagnosed with Bipolar. I was misdiagnosed with Bipolar 2. It wasn't until I started seeing this amazing therapist, and the Psychiatrist of the place I attend therapy had diagnosed with me Borderline Personality Disorder. I am thankful that I have such supportive people around me that actually empathize and understand what I am going through. I have what is otherwise known as "Quiet" BPD

[josephlaforsch]

Kyle -- you are such a skilled interviewer -- and I so appreciate the work you are doing. You know how to ask a great question -- then listen -- not interrupt. You are the perfect person for this important job. Joe Laforsch

[carnigoth]

I got mine today. I knew it. I'm sad but also relieved and I need a hug. All the love to all of you bpd's. stay strong✨

[meowmom]

I knew something was wrong and I researched different mental illnesses and I read bpd symptoms and I fit everyone of them. When I went to get diagnosed and they told me I actually burst into tears. It's a very hard life.

[Chipster]

I remember that I was diagnosed with bipolar at 14 (despite the fact they aren’t supposed to diagnose it to those under 18) and getting told at 18 that I actually had BPD I got super mad at the new doctor with the correct diagnosis. It was unreasonable on my part. I went full denial. “No. It’s bipolar. That’s what they’ve told me. That’s what I’ve been treated and medicated for many years! Don’t just tell me that’s incorrect and it was all for nothing now!!!” Was my feelings then. But of course I couldn’t vocalize it then because I didn’t understand my feelings about it then and why I was angry. He tried to make me leave the room to tell my mother the diagnosis which made me a bit more upset but I refused to leave saying “I’m 18 now. I can stay in the room if I want now.” Thankfully I calmed down when he explained it to my mom.

[MrsMarks]

I know someone that exhibits a lot of these characteristics.. it's so heartbreaking to watch them struggle with everyday things.. it is a vicious cycle. So proud of this young woman! You are strong and beautiful.. and well on your way to recovery! Continued good health to you! God bless you both.. and thank you for sharing your story with us.

[retjrx]

She is an important and strong person.

[JBsBiggestFan]

Listening to you is like listening to my own thoughts out loud. It feels like a weight is lifted off my shoulders knowing there's at least someone out there that knows EXACTLY how I feel and me knowing they understand 🥺❤️

[doe]

So sad the horrors some people experience. I’m glad she is finding peace, she’s working so hard. Kyle is so good as the interviewer in these videos. What amazing people

[khadijahlong]

Yes I was diagnose with bpd in 2018 and you have to be completely honest in order to get the proper treatment.

[cuttiepie]

Please do more on DID, CPTSD, and panic disorder

[CreateXtraOrdinaire]

Sammy, THANK YOU so very very much for talking about this!! I’m 55 years old going through my 2017. I have just been diagnosed with BPD & CPTSD... after 38 years of trying to find a correct diagnosis. It’s hard but you inspire me!!!

[kaitlins]

i was diagnosed a few weeks ago... without knowing. needless to say i was shocked! im so happy for everyone who finally found out the label that describes their struggles.

[ashnit]

I started watching this channel about 5 months ago and 2 days ago I got my diagnosis for BPD. Thank you guys for the educational content❤️

[anonymousmobster]

I notice she seems to be a bit nervous while talking about it. I'm the same way whenever I talk about myself.

[aidanmartin]

I've just had my life ruined by someone I loved for 13 years that I am now convinced has BPD. I have since had some very eye opening conversations with her family that showed me she had lied to me since the first time I met her. She convinced me they were horrible people and it was all a lie.
The problem is we have 3 kids together and she is ruining their lives and teaching them to think and react like her. I need to find a way to get her to seek a diagnosis, but she thinks she is fine. I know inside she knows she isn't, but can't admit it. I can't let her ruins my kids lives like she did mine.
How do you help them to seek therapy and accept what they are if they aren't there already.