I had to start going to therapy.
My therapist told me I have Boderline Personality Disorder, imposter syndrome, and multiple other stuff.
Can someone walk me through this?
Is there some medication I can take ?
Cheers.
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Hello Sui_RC,
I’m sure your therapist will be able to give you a run down of everything. However, I can answer some of your questions.
There is no medication for personality disorders (imposter syndrome can also fall under that umbrella). Personality disorders are treated through therapy of different types, i.e. group therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. However, sometimes therapists will prescribe medication for connected issues/symptoms of personality disorders. For example, depression and anxiety is often coupled with BPD, and there are obviously medication for those issues.
I hope this helps. And remember, these diagnoses do not define you. They are simply terms to describe the issues you are dealing with.
It’s not as bad as it sounds. But for some reason I pictured a person with imposter syndrome having a closet full of superhero costumes. Quite the opposite!
I have Bpd and it can be managed. I manage all my issues on my own. I don’t like doctors or medications. I have nothing but time though.
It’s a matter of staying on top of my reactions to my emotional state. Making sure that I don’t give into impulse or recognizing when I do and reacting to stop myself. Not incredibly hard but I have been practicing this for years.
Thanks guys. But the thing is since I’m in college I literally have no time for intensive therapy. Like flutterby said, I don’t want to take any medication. But I feel like now I have gone too far down this horrible path, ruining myself and my relationships. How do I use this new information to possible try and turn myself around?
Cheers.