June 11, 2011

Diagnosis

I had my last therapy session yesterday. I walked in knowing I had nothing to say to my therapist, and when she asked me what had been happening I said "Nothing at all, really." She asked me what I wanted to do, and I said that I didn't think I needed another appointment. She smiled, agreed with me and told me she hoped I was proud of me, because I should be proud of me.

Something interesting that we did talk about was my diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder four years ago. My therapist told me yesterday that if I were to go through that process again, it would be a lot harder to get that diagnosis, because I have my disorder controlled to such a point that although I still have the traits of BPD, it would take a lot longer than one session and a lot deeper digging to diagnose me. I have my disorder under control. It makes me grin every time I think those words.

Who ever said that mental illness can't be treated? :)

3 comments:

  1. Wow, I wish my therapist/ doc would say that to me!! Very happy for you :)

    Oh, and yep I am new to your blog, but identifying with it already. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. Hi bluebird! I'm glad you're enjoying my blog so far. :) It has taken 4 years in therapy for me to get to this point, so stick with it!

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  3. Yay! That is such an awesome achievement. Be proud of yourself for having come so far :D

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