When I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), at 18 years old, it wasn't a shock: I’d struggled with mental health diffculties since I was 13 and was aware that it was probably BPD. But what did take me by surprise was the learning curve I was about to embark on.
BPD is a mental health condition that affects all aspects of my life. According to the NHS, it is characterised by intense and unpredictable moods, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviour, and disturbances in perception or thinking – which amounts to a lot.
Now 23, I have a better understanding of myself, my condition, and the way it is intertwined with everyday life. After graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (2022), I am now entering the second year of a Master's course in Cor Anglais and Oboe performance.
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