I can relate to your story.

My experience is very similar to yours. It took me 18 years to get a proper diagnosis so I have a good idea what you are feeling, right now. I too was diagnosed with bogus psychiatric disorders. It left me traumatized. What profoundly hurt was the shaping so I could fit those diagnoses.

When a doctor gets an idea in their mind what a patient has, it can be very difficult for them to consider other conditions. This is especially true, when a consulting physician requests medical records. They tend to prevent them from coming up with impartial opinions.

All this harm could have been prevented if a doctor was willing to take the time to ask questions and consider other possible conditions. My present diagnosis came up on numerous occasions but it was much more easier to fabricate a childhood filled with abuse and build from there.

Psychiatrists thought I was a perplexing patient. My family did not believe I had all those disorders, especially since all my symptoms started immediately after I was put on medication and stopped after I discontinued them.

My initial reaction was anger and relief. Later on, doubt surfaced. At times, I experienced a multitude of emotions. It is a grieving process. Now, I am healing and in therapy for my misdiagnosis.

The correct diagnosis has changed my life. It will also change yours. You have every right to feel livid. Feel it and work through it. It gets better. Trust me.