XSleepingSiren21X, a diagnoses alone will not change who you are, you should find comfort in knowing what may have been causing you problems in your daily life. With the addition of the proper medications you can continue to cope well for the rest of your life.

Of course mental illness may worsen but since you have a diagnoses your doctors will hopefully be on top of things. The worst thing about getting new meds is sometimes it takes a while to find the best combination that works for you.

I have been mentally ill for about 40 years and about the only thing that has changed is I prefer more alone time. My coping skills are still adequate to get me through daily living.

I hoped these few words give you some hope, remember just because your illness now has a label does not mean your life is over. Learn everything you can about it. It will ease your suffering and prevent depression from creeping in.

Keep posting and reading here!