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Sarah's struggles with BPD began in her early teenage years, characterized by a distorted sense of self and intense emotional volatility. Despite outward appearances of popularity and success, essential emotional issues plagued her, leading to angry outbursts and feelings of guilt and shame. As she recounts, these symptoms escalated throughout her teenage years, with episodes of anger causing turmoil within her family and social life.

Despite being forced into therapy during high school, Sarah resisted the help offered to her, believing it wasn't necessary. The turning point occurred when she was hospitalized for serious suicidal attempts at age 25. In this moment, faced with the reality of her deteriorating mental health, she finally agreed to therapy, leading to her diagnosis of BPD.