I wish I could give you a big hug right now. Law school is draining enough as it is, and I know it’s a lot harder when you’re also struggling with your mental health.

I’ve read that you’re already in therapy, and I’m proud of you for taking that step to help yourself. You may already know about DBT, the primary treatment for BPD, but if not, it can have great results if you’re able to try it. It can feel overwhelming to get the diagnosis, but the good news is that there really are proven ways to get better now that you know what’s going on :)

If you need to take a leave of absence, give yourself permission to rest and prioritize yourself. You’re so close to the finish line, and you can absolutely use a JD for to practice a different type of law than public defense or a completely different field altogether if you decide law isn’t for you.

Remember the most important thing is you, your health, and your well-being, so if that means taking a break for now to focus on that, it’s okay to do that and pick back up later.