I waited so long for a dx... I always knew there was something different about me- the way I reacted to situations, the way I felt so angry at everyone, how I could never control my emotions etc etc. But everyone put it down to being a teenager. I KNEW it was something else but didnt know what it was.

Then with my current T I started doing some research and asked him about personality disorders. He agreed and brought up BPD but wouldnt give me a dx because he thought it didnt matter what the dx was - that treating the symptoms was the main concern. Anyway, I went on and on at him until he said "Confused, you have BPD". As much as I hate the way I am, it feels good to belong for once in my life, albeit to a dysfunctional family Now I know I'm not some kind of freak...wait, who said I'm a freak...I knew you wouldn't understand...why did I even bother bringing this thread up...I hate you, why don't you just leave me alone...no wait DONT leave...why are you leaving me...

Anyway, how do you feel about your dx-has it helped you?