Hi chicken,

I am the same as you I hate the term Borderline or Emotionally Unstable Disorder as they try to fool you with into thinking it is something else. Like you I only show traits and a diagnosis of C-PTSD is far more accurate and gives a better description of what we suffer with. It is so frustrating that this is not yet a real disgnosis and think it should certainly be look at more seriously by those that make these decisions.

I agree it is actually a damaging diagnosis when used in reference to people like us, there is nothing wrong with our personalities we are victims and these traits are a consequence of being unable to handle these extreme emotions it is not a case that we can't cope with emotions our experiences are extreme and so are our emotions this is why they just say traits becuase they know that we do not actually fall into this diagnosis.

I am struggling to get any help at all so it is good that you have options and I hope you find a therapy that fits you. We are such a misunderstood patients and believe that the health services can and do make it worse as they play with things they do not know. Like you I could not cope with that lack of knowledge and confidence that some therapists have. Its exactly as you say we ask for help because we don't know the answers It frustrates me so much when they leave you to answer your own questions. I think you are right to start looking for another source of help as it sounds like your needs are more than he has the skills to work with.
Good luck in your search xxxx