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Originally Posted by Evil Schnoodle
Hi everyone -
I'm a 39 year old man who was just diagnosed with BPD and bipolar disorder (oh yeah...and generalized anxiety disorder and dysthymia...let's not forget about them). I'm still in a state of shock since a month ago I thought I was diagnosed with depression. ....I guess my main issue right now is acceptance....Every since I was young I felt different, somehow less than other people. I always thought other people were smarter, more attractive, more fortunate....I also frequently doubt the decisions I make, who I want to be, and have been prone to do some really impulsive things (drinking while driving, etc.)
Does this story sound familiar to anyone?
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Yes... all of what I quoted you in above sounds spot on. (except I'm a 32 year old female... but was also recently diagnosed). I've also had multiple diagnosis in my life. I think a lot of psychologists/doctors/therapists, whoever... avoid this diagnosis until they've tried other things. It takes awhile to get to this conclusion. But anyway, welcome. I've been a member since last year, but left a long time and just came back when this diagnosis came up. 
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JayCee
"Why does the rest of the world put up with the hypocrisy,the need to put a happy face on sorrow, the need to keep on keeping on?..I don’t know the answer, I know only that I can’t. I don't want any more vicissitudes, I don't want any more of this try, try again stuff. I just want out. I’ve had it. I am so tired.I am twenty and I am already exhausted.”-Elizabeth Wurtzel
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