As many of you may know, the term "Borderline" which in its origin referred to a person on the 'borderline' of psychosis and neurosis, is a difficult and stigma carrying lable. The term, in and of itself does little to discribe the true features of the disorder and does more to lead others into making generalizations.

If I remember correctly,the ICD (International Classification of diseases) refers to this disorder as "Emotional Disregulation Disorder"- which is indeed a softer more forgiving term in addition to it's descriptive qualities.

Dealing with the label is something that bothers me still, even after being diagnosed a few months back: an anxiety I am sure that it will never completely subside. Often I assure myself that I am no different a person than before I recieved my diagnosis- but I can't help but here my Pdoc's voice echoing in my head, telling me that my personality had some kind of defect (Even though, rationally I do not think I am defective). Even the term "Personality Disorder" is a nasty one! ew ew ew-

What do you think? Words mean a lot- I would rather be hit with sticks and stones

-Amanda