…and that completely shut me off from getting the help that I needed...

August 17, 2023 | 21m 26s

This storyteller shares their experience seeking a diagnosis and treatment for ADHD and Borderline Personality Disorder, while dealing with familial and professional stigmas.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:20 - 29

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Asian

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):5xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs

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