Advice please

I had a psychiatric appointment recently and something was said that’s been playing on my mind ever since. The psychiatrist told me they think what I’m going through is “my personality” and not a mental health condition—and I honestly don’t know how to take that.

I left the appointment feeling confused, dismissed, and kind of hopeless. Here are some of the things I’m struggling with: • Intense emotional shifts (like flipping between totally different moods or “versions” of myself) • Dissociation and not remembering breakdowns • Self-harming when overwhelmed or angry • Hearing voices or internal dialogues that don’t feel like “me” • Acting impulsively (especially with money or decisions) and regretting it after • Feeling like I’m ruining relationships and pushing people away even though I don’t want to

To me, these all feel like serious mental health symptoms—not just “who I am.” But after that appointment, I can’t stop thinking: Is this really just my personality? Am I just broken as a person? Is there nothing that can help me?

I was told I’ll get a face-to-face appointment in 2–3 months, but part of me worries they won’t follow through. I also don’t understand why, if it’s just my personality, I’m being offered medication (a mood stabiliser) or further appointments.

Has anyone else ever been told something like this? Could this mean something ? I just want to understand what’s happening to me and what kind of help is actually available.

If you’ve been through something similar or have any advice, I’d really appreciate it. I feel really lost and alone right now.