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I don't know if you're ONLY talking about getting diagnosed with PTSD - which I haven't, but I wouldn't be surprised as my T and I talk a lot about trauma.
Anyway. When I was diagnosed with bipolar 2, I wasn't upset and I certainly didn't feel like I was losing my sanity. I felt validated, because I was aware of my mood changes.
I think that I have a personality disorder, and haven't had the guts to say that yet.... but if my T or pdoc agree with it whenever I do? Also won't feel hopeless about it and will feel validated actually.
I don't consider my bipolar to be a death sentence, I am really sorry that you felt that way. It's something I live with, but it's something that I can manage and accept... and it does sorta give my life a lot of variety, haha. It is a shame that the docs didn't listen to you fully though.
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