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Old Jul 18, 2013, 06:44 AM
Anonymous33345
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Originally Posted by ultramar View Post
I think we've had a misunderstanding. There's nothing flaky about identity issues or ways in which people try to create identities. One of the points I was trying to make is that it makes perfect sense to identify with a mental illness (whichever of the very many that may be), whether you meet the criteria or not, if you do not have a strong sense of self. This, however, does not mean that everyone who suffers from a lack of a strong sense of self does this.

BPD is classified as a mental illness. Personality Disorders are mental illnesses.

I hope I addressed the concern.
Ok thanks for clarifying.

I did of course have a longer reply but it was causing me to ruminate and I think if you've explained your point that is sufficient reason not to digress from the point of this thread further.

Last edited by Anonymous33345; Jul 18, 2013 at 08:55 AM. Reason: Clarity