BPD

[Gelat]

Hi all I have been too see my doctor told her all about how i am feeling been like this for many years always been diagnosed with depression put on antidepressants, I now know I have bpd explained everything she put a referral to the mental health nurse , she wouldn't see just dismissed the idea saying i am too old i dont know where to turn so upset.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Gelat,

Welcome to our supportive community. Hopefully, you will find folks here who can share from their wealth of experiences. It does seem harsh and ridiculous to be told you are too old to be diagnosed with BPD, mental health problems are no respecter of age or person. That is age discrimination and you could complain to PALS (Patient Advise and Liason Service) about her attitude and the impact has had on you! Go back to your GP and explain what happened and ask to be referred to a psychiatric doctor, not, unfortunately, in this case, a nurse. You need professional medical help and support. In the meantime take a look at these links below for more information:

Mind UK - BPD: mind.org.uk/information-sup...

NHS UK BPD: nhs.uk/conditions/bipolar-d...

Do check out our Pinned Post section for free mental health guides, international crisis support helplines

As you live in the UK keep these crisis support helplines handy:

**New** Give us a shout for support in crisis: Text 85258 (24 hrs support) giveusashout.org/

The Samaritans Tel: 116 123 [24 hours line]

NHS: 999 [Emergencies]

NHS 111 [Non-Emergencies]

MIND UK charity: Helpline Tel: [phone] [e-mail] Text: 86463 mind.org.uk/information-sup...

SANEline Tel: [phone] [4.30pm – 10.30pm daily] sane.org.uk/

Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Ok, folks what can you suggest to help this new member?

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse and Moderator

[Gelat in reply to MAS_Nurse]

I have been back to see doctor she has now been back and spoke to mental health nurse she as told her to put me in contact with Leeds personality disorder network but now been told the referral system is closed till the end of year. I have spoke to them today she is putting some thinks together and posting me it x

[Missy_D]

Hi, when you refer to BPD are you talking about Borderline Personality Disorder or Bipolar Disorder? I automatically think of Borderline Personality Disorder as that is what I was diagnosed with 4 years ago but our wonderful nurse has given you links for Bipolar.

In any case, it would be wrong of the GP to give you a definitive diagnosis on a mental health condition so referring you to a mental health nurse is the correct course to take and the help you get will be more specific to your needs. Take care xxxx