Yes and no.
Yes, with the correct diagnosis of ptsd (with an extra helping of depression and possible add) I've been able to see more clearly the things I can work in to improve my life.
No, when I was incorrectly diagnosed with borderline I had a lot of trouble getting anyone to help me, largely because of the stigma that surrounds borderline. But also, that would not have provided me with the right framework to see what was going on with me to help improve my life.
But then, I'm the person that shows up at therapy with a list of things I want to work on, and what I would consider reasonable progress in six months. If it turns out not to be reasonable, well we can revise that.
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