I’ve had BPD tendencies my whole life. Been in and out of therapy and on and off so much medication, I finally found a competent Dr when I was 22. I was firmly diagnosed with having BPD. 

I’ve since studied psychology in Uni which has brought even more BPD characteristics to light. Situations that so clearly point to BPD. There really could be no doubt that my diagnosis was correct.

When I moved to Florida a few years ago I wanted to try medication again since I’ve been mostly trying to quell my symptoms sans medication without much success. 

So I found a psychiatrist. The first one I went to almost gave me serotonin syndrome. I’ve tried countless medication cocktails since. Each with little success. I decided to find a new psychiatrist. He was completely unconvinced I had BPD. He put Bipolar in my file and I was too tired to fight it. Since then, the medication he prescribed have been better for me by leaps and bounds. I still struggle with symptoms, but since BPD is nearly impossible to treat, I’m thankful for the relief I’ve gotten. 

A month ago I was talking to my gynecologist about some mood swings I’ve been having and he suggested I’d get my testosterone levels checked. Low and behold my levels were beyond low. 12 out of around 120-150 of the recommended level for women my age. He suggested using a supplement to help with my residual depression and foggy-ness that my medication didn’t quite help. 

Now I almost feel like a new woman! I feel more free from BPD than I’ve ever felt. I feel almost normal. Despite the overwhelming stress of 2020, I think I’m hanging in there pretty well. 

So after trying 10+ medications and four different kinds of therapy, I finally found what works for me! I only hope it will last!!