As a Mental Health Nurse I feel quite lonely in my battle at times to change the perceptions of people we work with who have been given the label of personality disorder.

I find that when a person is ‘labelled’ as having a personality disorder this then becomes their identity rather than people taking time to find out what that persons actual identify and human story is. Essentially, we see the diagnosis and not the person.

I’m confident that with persistence we can change this culture, but it will take time.

Speak your truth: your own experiences can help create change

If you want to share your experiences around this diagnosis you can take part in Platfform’s Truth Project.

Platfform are campaigning for a review of the use of the diagnosis of PD. Add your voice to our call for change by sharing your story. We will share these with Welsh Government and use them to strengthen our campaign.

For more information, and to access the survey, click here.

If you are in a mental health crisis, please read this paragraph

If you have been affected by anything in this story and would like to talk to someone you can call Samaritans on 116 123. You can also call the national mental health support line for advice on 111 (press 2).