Share your story – Carissa Wright

Tell us a little about yourself

I consider myself to be a battler of borderline personality disorder (BPD).

What mental health challenges have you experienced?

I have been suffering from BPD since the age of 17.  I experience suicide adaptations on a daily basis and feel like I am constantly balancing on a tight rope of emotions.  I have had six suicide attempts in the past and still live to the best of my ability in the intense pain I feel.

How did you get support for your mental illness? 

BPD is often portrayed very negatively on the internet.  I suffered a lot of stigma and I was very misunderstood as an individual.  I was very fortunate to have the support network of my friends who are very welcoming and understanding and got me through a lot of difficult times.

Whether your story is a few words or great many words, it is your story.  In just a few words, Carissa has taken us into her world and given us hope that in spite of her challenges, she has support especially given the suicidal tendencies in her life.  For help with any suicidal tendencies, please go to our Worldwide suicide helpline / hotline page and look up details for the country you are in.  Sometimes, it is just hope in a story like Carissa, that can help people start the recovery story by simply opening up and getting others to come into their world.  Share your inspiring story here.

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Chuck and Zoe are the founders of Defying Mental Illness (DMI), a Community Interest Company. Guest bloggers have played a very enriching role in making this website a highly recognized website for mental health advocacy. To contribute a blog, please contact us.

Defying Mental Illness – Put a Full Stop, is an organization with a mandate to reach out to those faced with mental health challenges to help them not only defy the disease, but also put a full stop to the stigma and discrimination. Chuck and Zoe are often invited to speak on various platforms including radio and television.

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