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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025 -
‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025
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‘More to me than a diagnosis’Editor’s note: This story contains discussions of mental health challenges and includes references to suicide and self-harm. Reader discretion is advised. If you are considering harming yourself or someone else, or are in danger of being harmed, stop reading now and immediately contact your local support line (dial 988 or click here), your medical practitioner or emergency services. A mental health diagnosis can be life-altering — and that’s not always a bad thing. For many, it’s the first step to receiving the help they need, to developing coping methods and often finding medications to further regulate their conditions. Unfortunately, it can take a while to reach a correct diagnosis and treatment plan, with numerous failed attempts along the way — and that can be an incredibly dark time.April 14, 2025