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There is so much discrimination in the profession. It goes beyond schizophrenia. People with psychotic disorders seem to get better services then someone who has a personality disorder diagnosis. Anyone diagnosed with a personality disorder knows this.
I was in a unique situation. When I was younger I was misdiagnosed with a PD and had a hard time getting help in my late teens. The clinicians all thought I was faking it and trying to manipulate them. About 7 years after that diagnosis I developed psychosis that lasted over a year and was treated for it. What a difference. Doctors actually wanted to help. Services were even offered. Where the hell were they in 1994 (when they couldn't tell the difference between ASD and PD)?
Discrimination separates the clients from the clinicians and reinforces marginalization. It is the line between 'us vs them'. Every hospitalization was like that. They were all about power and conformity. They never wanted me to succeed. If they did they would have treated me better and listened.
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Dx: Didgee Disorder
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