My name is Emily and I am a 20+ year old female.

Approximately 3 yrs ago I was diagnosed with BPD as well as Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, possible Schizoaffective, and many others. Looking back, I think I was misdiagnosed. I acknowledge that I had a lot of "issues" at that time, but a lot of it was worsened by a very poor relationship with my therapist/psychiatrist. I did not have a strong support system, and I refused to see any value in my life. Now, however, after many medication prescriptions, and visits with various therapists, I see things in a whole new light. My latest therapist was probably the biggest asset to my treatment/recovery/remission (whatever you wish to call it) as is my family. They took classes to learn about mental illness and stuck by my side through it all. I learned to trust others, I learned that even though I always have the option of hurting myself I don't need to do it, and I learned to set firm boundaries with others who may be interested in taking advantage of me. I'm now working as a mental health technician in a psych hospital, and doing great!

My email is: alpha_emmy@hotmail.com