Very recently been diagnosed after a couple of very not good years, and some problems going back much further. For me personally (of course it's different for everyone) I found it upsetting to hear, but also something of a relief to have a diagnosis.
I try very hard in my relationships with people and am empathetic and sympathetic, especially to any immediate problems. A thread I read on MN described someone behaving awfully, but then qualified it with 'she does have BPD, she's not just a total bitch'.
I found this hard to read as I don't feel BPD means someone is 'a bitch', nor is it a license for me to behave badly and think I have an excuse. I try very hard to understand people and am really upset to think that if I get it wrong I'd be dismissed as 'oh she has BPD, what do you expect'.
Im not here to criticise the person who made that post. But I've told some friends and close family who are aware I've been unwell. AIBU to think its a good idea not to tell anyone else?
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To think BPD isn't an excuse for being a bitch
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TopHat33 · 25/10/2015 20:04
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