Continuum:  I just wanted to comment that because of family, money and various reasons, I have never had any mainstream treatments for the many issues that has effected me since I was 8 years old.  I have always had to rely on my self to find the answers through my own research and trial and error.  Self medicating myself with anything and everything and all the combinations available to try for relief from the confusion and pain.  Which only and always created their own set of problems.  Looking for my own answers and understanding along the way, for the last 50 plus years of my life is perhaps outside of others norm and experience with mental health issues, but I was wondering if anyone else has had to muddle through on thier own?  I have found that which works for me and now consider myself recovered from the confusion and a long list of symptoms, that I have had to deal with for the last 5+ decades.  Have even written my own thesis on the subject - a combination of psychology, philosopy and sociology.  Now I am looking to help others to eliminate their own psycho/emotional pain, confusion and guilt around thier own mental health issues, in any way that I can.  Can't tell you but how things have effected me, but may be able to clarify some points of healing.  Will talk and listen to anyone, any time!  Please do not limit yourself to your diagnosis, you are so much more and the possibilities are endless!