[Miss Laura]

Hi, I don't think I have written about this before.

Anyone ever been told this. All of a sudden its bothering me.i was told this 8 years ago by a worker who said my Nurse said that. I don't want to ask my Psychiatrist or new Nurse in case I get my ex Nurse in trouble.

What is a slight personality trait(s)? I know I definitely have Bipolar 1 that's for sure apparently

When I look up "slight personality," I get Borderline Personality Disorder.

I couldn't find much about U.K. laws, but I was trying to see if there is a statute of limitations for medical things like this (e.g., "medical malpractice"). Apparently, there is no such thing in the U.K.; it is only a U.S. thing. However, if you get a personal injury from a doctor or there was medical negligence (it wasn't clear if it included "mental injuries," though), you have 3 years to make a claim and that's it. Same with many other types of legal claims. So going off the 3 years thing... idk if that nurse could even get charged with anything. It'd likely be too late even if you had actually wanted to press charges...? (I know you don't want to press charges. I'm just saying you probably couldn't even press charges if you wanted to.)

See here:
How much time do I have to make a claim for Medical Negligence or Personal injury and what is the “Limitation Period” - Lexology

So as far as getting that nurse in trouble goes, it sounds like it's not even possible, unless the hospital themselves wants to take it up with her. But even then, she could argue that there is only 3 years for the patient to make a claim, and since you did not make a claim, she may feel she cannot get in trouble.

I'm not saying you should or shouldn't get her in trouble. But I just don't think it's even humanly possible to do it at this point since it's been 8 years, if that's what you're worried about.

[Miss Laura]

I'm more concerned about what the heck a slight personality trait means. Googling got me to BPD which I don't think I have but I don't know. Don't want to bring it up if it's wrong and I'll look like a right muppet in front of my team huh

Originally Posted by Miss Laura

I'm more concerned about what the heck a slight personality trait means. Googling got me to BPD which I don't think I have but I don't know. Don't want to bring it up if it's wrong and I'll look like a right muppet in front of my team huh

I think it's okay to ask about "slight personality" or BPD. You're not going to look like a muppet, I promise.

I had literally asked my therapist point blank if she thought I had schizophrenia (because of my past hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia), and she said no. Then she proceeded to explain why she felt schizophrenia was not an accurate diagnosis for me. I felt relieved by it all because I had schizophrenia in the back of my mind for a while. Plus, since she gave me an explanation, I felt satisfied knowing what my proper Dx is.

All in all, it was a good conversation. I was wrong about schizophrenia in the end, but I felt A LOT better getting it off my chest. And I did not feel that I looked like a muppet. Not one bit. In fact, my therapist was GLAD that I talked to her about it because she wanted me to be open about my feelings and anxiety.

[Fuzzybear]

I'd ask them, I hadn't heard that term before
They are not supposed to judge. And no question is a stupid question

Hi Miss Laura. Eight years ago is quite a while ago. Also, exactly how many hours did that nurse interact with you, and what did she ask or witness? I'd be hesitant to automatically assume just as a nurse shouldn't automatically assume. Some bipolar symptoms are similar to those of personality disorders.

I assume you have had a long"ish" term psychiatrist and/or therapist. Have they ever referenced anything to do with a personality disorder or "traits"? If this is bugging you, consider asking them to evaluate you on this. They may see something, or maybe they'll unequivocally shoot that nurse's statement down.

[Miss Laura]

Hey guys,

I've been diagnosed 10 years with bipolar 8 years ago I was off my meds pretty much it was constant that year and my support worker from a local organisation had to call my CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse) and tell him. Support Worker never told me whole conversation but said CPN had said that I was an A TYPICAL bipolar-er and that I will always be on and off my meds and then SW he said something re my symptoms to CPN who said I had a slight personality trait and or traits. SW said he didn't know if he should of told me but in the end he thought I had the right to know. CPN was my regular go to guy i had him for 7 years. He retired then I got a woman she has never said anything in 2 years. CPN's are regular where as Psychiatrist's are hard to come by here. I do see my Psychiatrist in like 2 weeks I've had him ironically 3 years longest ever

I might talk to a friend who has BPD see what she says.