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Feb 11, 2009, 04:21 PM
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Member Since: Feb 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 42
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Originally Posted by Sannah
How about you just have developmental issues to figure out? Our upbringng is for successful development. When it goes wrong our functioning suffers. These things can be worked through and fixed so that you can function better..........
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Developmental issues are part of the reasons why one has mental health issues, no? My point being, of course I have them, but it also isnt that simple. I'm not trying to, nor do I wish, to heap any negative labels on myself with this. I have been going for years not knowing what is wrong with me, trying to be "normal", forcing myself to act like things are ok which I failed at anyways. I found a reason for the way I am, and I feel very positive and enlightened, because I FOUND the problem. Isn't it true we have to find the problem B4 we fix the problem? I feel better because I can define my feelings better in therapy, and I know what specific type of help to seek. This is a new process for me. So new, I have to explore what my triggers are because I may not even be aware of them. So even though I dont like being labeled "borderline" or "ADHD", DX or no DX, I also feel less lost.
I liken this experience to anyon who might have years of undiagnosed physical pain. Many people search for an answer, and when they finally find one, they are relieved. That's exactly how I feel, and I think this is a positive step for me.
My uncle, who I'm close to, is a psychiatric nurse. He's the lead on his ward, and he has told me that he can easily see borderline traits in me, and even some possible PTSD (which I dont think I agree with.) No He is not my doc, but he has known me all my life and knows my history. My family has told me for years there is something deeper than just me not handling stress well, and I always cast them off.
It's time for me to start facing up to my problems, and in order for me to do so, I have to identify it first.
PS--I just noticed I mispelled the thread title, lol!!! Can anyone change it?
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