It is necessary to improve upon myself

I too was diagnosed by a Psychologist (correctly,I believe –based on extensive testing,questions,report cards,family history,my own descriptions of issues,etc) with Borderline Personality Disorder this summer. I was diagnosed at age 15 with ADHD/depression but always knew that was not correct (plus I was 15,what teen is NOT angst filled and acting out?). I am now 31 and wanted to begin a seach for the correct source of therapy/counselling/medication with the CORRECT diagnosis,as an adult and not working with a 16 year old diagnosis given to me in my teens. After years of a doctor just giving me more and more medications,experiencing more and more interpersonal issues due to the manifestations of my disorder,etc,I chose to go off all medications (with the doctor’s approval)and start over,so to speak. It took a full year to slowly come off all medications,I am now only on ONE that was prescribed to me this summer after this diagnosis,and am working to find natural remedies to help me such as vitamins,diet,more exercise,etc. I want to better myself,seek therapy,and work towards a better future –I am tired of the vicious circle that has become my life and do not want to exist like this for the rest of my life. Mental health is a very subjective area,not just to those who do not experience mental health issues but also by those who DO experience various issues,as we are all different. Mental health issues run rampant on both sides of my very large family,the stigma is ingrained in me as it is how I was raised,and it has taken me a very long time to admit even to myself (despite 15 years of others pointing out my “flaws”and issues,etc) that I have these issues. I always used to say “it’s just who I am”or “take me of leave me”,but have now come to realize that it is necessary to improve upon myself and do what I can to make it easier for others to be around me.