Lived Experience Perspective on Internalised Stigma and the EUPD Diagnosis.

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: EUPD (a personality disorder, characterised by emotion dysregulation, impulsivity and unstable relationships) is a controversial diagnosis affecting around 1 in 100 people, often times for a large part of their life, causing immense suffering to the individual and their families and friends. AIM: As someone diagnosed with EUPD, I offer a lived experience perspective on internalised stigma building on growing attention to the impact of prejudice and discrimination faced when navigating the healthcare system with this diagnosis. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Include a recommendation to go 'back to basics' and focus on us (especially when accessing crisis care) feeling heard, seen, validated, empowered and understood.