I think my mom thinks I have borderline personality disorder. She called me and asked me what it was and how would I feel if I had this. I explained this to her and she said if I was sure I didn’t have this instead of sz. I’m tired of everyone around me being in denial. I’m responsible with my meds. And I don’t know why everyone goes to extremes when I show symptoms. I feel like a freak! A burden!
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Dr. Google isn’t a good way to diagnose someone.
I know it’s hard when those you love treat you like $hit, but try to forgive ignorance and move on.
You’re not a freak.
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The stigma against schizophrenia is enormous.
Yes try not to place so much importance in your Mother’s words.
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I havent had any family try to diagnose me, but I too feel like a freak and a burden when I’m symptomatic. I no longer talk to my family about my symptoms, except for one aunt who actually has some mental health knowledge. If I’m having symptoms the most they get out of me is that I’m having a bad day with no detail. For my family in particular, if they dont know what symptoms then they cant really say anything off the wall about what’s happening.
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It’s common in my family to diagnose other family members. They all know I have sz and I’ve relatives with other issues. I always talk it down because even experts can get it wrong and there’s radical differences with function.
I know it’s hard but hang in there and educate when you can. I’ve learned to let go of a lot of things just to maintain the peace. I guess I don’t need to win an argument anymore!
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I understand the feeling, all you can do is ignore them you know who you are and how to live with it.
You’ll eventually realize that other people’s opinions don’t matter anymore, that’s what I’m working on.
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Thanks everyone. Y’all are right, I need to learn to let it go and pick my battles. Thanks @Longhorn21 @rogueone @Wave @Dreamer @nfy 
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