Forgive77,

I am finishing up my Psychology degree to become a therapist, but I was also diagnosed with BPD and OCD... my dad is BP1. It's a tough diagnosis to get, but helpful to know so you can move forward. A lot of these disorders are hereditary and the catalyst is some sort of traumatic event. I was a moody kid, but overall "normal" until I was a teenager and my dad became suicidal. Your parent's divorce was probably your trigger.

Two really good books I could recommend for BPD are "Lost in the Mirror" and "Get Me Out of Here". "Get Me Out of Here" was excellent, it's really well written and the author talks about overcoming her struggles. Best of luck to you!

Jewels