Thanks for the replies. I certainly do not run around saying hey I am borderline I know like someone mentioned there is stigma behind mental health and even more with BPD I am finding out. The people I do tell are in my immediate circle. So they can have better understanding of what I go through and what I may put them through. It's not an excuse and I am working hard to figure this all out through DBT. I feel pressured like I have to be better soon and realistically recover doesnt happen like that. It is going to take time. Talking about BPD with people they get frustrated and are in denial I have it. However they get my bipolar - take meds problem solved. Like comparing the two bipolar is a chemical imbalance where as I think borderline is a learned behavior. I could be wrong I dont know.