- MedCircle Original Series
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder
She was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder - twice.
What You'll Learn
- Sammy’s experience with two misdiagnoses of bipolar disorder
- What it is like to live with borderline personality disorder
- How Sammy was able to advocate for herself and get the correct diagnosis
- What self-care and self-help strategies are working for Sammy
Series Overview
16
min
What It’s Like to Grow Up with Borderline Personality Disorder
In our first session, Sammy discusses her childhood, her family history of mental health, and what lead to her first misdiagnosis.
18
min
What It’s Like to Be Misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
Sammy explains what happened when she was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and placed on strong medications.
19
min
How Sammy Got the Right Diagnosis & Treatment
Advocating for herself, Sammy was able to get the correct diagnosis and start her recovery. She explains how she was able to become her biggest advocate.
17
min
How Sammy Manages Relationships & Long-Term BPD Treatment
With a treatment plan in place, Sammy now is in a long-term relationship, consistently working, and becoming a true mental health advocate. She discusses this and more in our final session.
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About The Series
Nearly 40% of people with borderline personality disorder are initially misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
Sammy Grimm was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder…twice. She has experienced today’s broken mental health care system firsthand, and has since taken control of her own mental health journey and fought for her correct diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Find out how in this incredible story.
Who is this series for?
This series is for anyone who thinks they may experience symptoms common to borderline personality disorder or wants to learn what it is like to live with BPD from someone experienced.
This series is also a wonderful way for supporters to better understand their loved ones struggles with BPD and how they can become a better supporter.
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