After having some of the absolute worst episodes over the last week wherein I nearly lost both my nonBPD SO &lt;I&gt;and&lt;/I&gt; my job, I decided it was time to start getting serious about getting help and starting DBT. My GP has been unaware of my diagnosis for years now, and has never given up trying to help my suffering any way she could. I reluctantly told her today hoping the horror stories of judgement wouldn’t apply.

She responded FANTASTICALLY! She seemed relieved to finally have a diagnosis that not only made sense, but could now be treated (She suggested DBT). Additionally, she requested FMLA paperwork from my employer to set me up with a 3 week leave for intensive therapy, 4 days per month I can have for therapy sessions or mental health days, and 1/2 days anytime I have an episode. 

I was blown away. It’s such an incredible feeling to have the support you need. She renewed my faith that I will someday control my illness instead of it controlling  me.