Hi Nick, I just wanted to add, I felt scared and confused when I was first Dx. I had been seeing the same Pdoc for almost 10 years due to severe anxiety, depression and cptsd. He retired on Jan 1 and gave me two pages (copied) from my chart: BPD. I was stunned (what a label).

I did a great deal of research and also came here and shared my feelings about it (rcvd really good support).

I am seeing a new Pdoc now, as well as a new T and I go to a group. I expressed the sadness, fear and shock I felt re: the BPD dx.
My medical /support team all told me separately that it is manageable, treatable and "symptoms" get better with age (we are around the same age so I wanted to be sure to mention that, as well = hope).

I am working on DBT which is very helpful. It is teaching me a new way to think about things, process feelings / thoughts and to communicate. Also to think about things in a different way ( I have lost several people that I loved very much, as well).



I just wanted to reach out and say you a re not alone, we can relate and to keep writing. You are in a good, supportive place. Rose