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Jul 06, 2009, 10:34 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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Well...It would really take a qualified therapist and some diagnostic tests and a face to face interview for a therapist to be able to attempt to separate the diagnoses out and find which one is what.
Not being a therapist, I can't really say if it is possible for one person to qualify for all three of these diagnoses, but I do know that I am a person who was diagnosed with Complex PTSD with dissociative symptoms and some symptoms of BPD. About 4 months ago my dissociation became so bad and the voices in my head that had been there forever started introducing themselves to me and telling me their names. I discussed it with my therapist and was sent to another therapist specializing in dissociative disorders and was diagnosed with DID. Just keep in mind that it is possible to have symptoms of a disorder and not qualify for a clinical diagnosis.
All this being said....a lot of therapist don't like to label people too much and tend to like to focus on the symptoms of what the person is experiencing. Not saying that having something to call it isn't important, but really, does it ultimately matter what we call it? It won't change the symptoms and ultimately doesn't really change the treatment too much either.
I'm glad you came here and checked in. I invite you to look around the site and don't hesitate to ask questions and share your experiences. Also, if you would like to invite your friend/family member to check out the site, she is also welcome here as well.
Hope this offered some support. Don't hesitate to come here with your questions!! 
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