a weird thing about having developed mental illness at such a young age is i honestly don’t know sometimes how much of me is a symptom and how much is down to personality, like i honestly do not know my core self and it troubles me A Lot
part of the reason I’m afraid of any kind of treatment, like how much of me is me? Coz what isn’t me will be pushed down and idk if that will take away my wonderful wit and charisma
Getting help is hard. It too me 20 years to get help. Combo of meds and cbt helped me feel good about who I am and blunted the paranoia and reactionary pain. If you are mentally ill. Get help. Look for someone you connect with. Life is so much better when you dont have to try so hard to hide.
I have a good support group but there’s only so much they can do. I don’t have much money and therapy costs a lot but I know I need it..