I have borderline personality disorder - AMA

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How did you know that you had it? what were the signs?

What IS BPD and how does it manifest itself?

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What has helped you the most?

Have you done DBT, if so what skills do you find most effective?

Isn't it quite hard to diagnose? I read that sometimes it's difficult to distinguish BPD from AS, but also from the after-work TS of an abusive childhood.

FFS- "after-work TS" is after-effects, very sorry.

How did you know that you had it? what were the signs?
I struggled with depression and bad mental health for years. I saw a poster about signs of BPD and I ticked every single box even ones I didn’t think were ‘symptoms’ of anything. I brought it up to my doctor and that’s how I was put on the pathway for assessment and diagnosis.

Signs included an unrealistic fear of abandonment, impulsive self destructive behaviours

How were you diagnosed? Did it take a long time? Did people think you were just depressed?

How has a diagnosis helped you, OP?

Thanks for starting this thread OP. If this is too personal please feel free to ignore - have you managed to maintain personal/romantic relationships?

Am also interested to hear about any effective treatments for BPD (medication/therapeutic).

My GP told me I have BPD. Psychiatrist refuses to commit to diagnosis. I see my GP every three weeks on a routine appointment.

How did you get onto the pathway for diagnosis?

(Waves) fellow borderline here. Although I'm on bpd forum I've only ever met 1 bpd in rl. Was an older gentleman at the park. Have you met many?