Genesis shares her experience as a Hispanic woman diagnosed with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) trying to get an astrophysics degree.

Some topics covered:
Being misdiagnosed as having depression and bipolar disorder, being bullied for her weight in high school, fear of abandonment, fear of disappointing people, crushed dreams, self-harm, suicidal ideation, finding a good therapist, improving with DBT treatment, recovery.

This is part of an interview series with people who have a personality disorder diagnosis.

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