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Old Aug 02, 2010, 10:07 PM
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I don't know if this helps, but BPD isn't "you"-- you happen fit the criteria at this stage in your life. People with an illness are NOT the illness itself. And if you are in your teens, BPD is a controversial diagnosis as many aspects of being young LOOK like BPD.

I am in my late 30's but in my late teens, I was diagnosed as BPD and the label can feel devastating. However after treatment, I have been told that I no longer fit the BPD criteria. No need to let it define you.

Focus on feeling better and treatment/therapy and ignore the label as best you can!!