Shezbut -- thank you so much for this thread- this too has been a pondering question of mine on the difference.

Open eyes- that is some really good explaining.

I know I have not gone into depth studing with Borderline, but it appears on what I have read- most borderline personality disorder dx's do have PTSD from child hood; but I still don't fully get it-- i think I may pick my therapist brain one day- or maybe this pdoc i will see here soon after my first session due to i would like some more understanding on the difference.. I suppose it would be how the reactions are of one as they grow and thought patterns but again I am seeing so many similarities in both PTSD and Borderline...

Billi Leli-- I hope you well- I agree that Some people can self dx, and in any ways- what do labels mean if you yourself have found ways to help yourself be better!

TO all: I hope you all the best and to recover.