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Old Dec 09, 2013, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Aventurine View Post
I think its more of a case of "that of which we do not speak" its there, but no one wants to say "borderline personality disorder"... I think gp's and the like are trying not to focus on labels but just making us "better".. more..."adaptable to society" ....
Totally agree with this.

Also there is a big stereotype that all bpd individuals will explode at just about anything. Most therapists don't want to be in the middle of a possible rage when they disclose the diagnosis. Denial is a common response to a new diagnosis and they don't know who is going to be particularly angry about it.

I still think he should have told you. But I personally think I would have been better off not knowing. I hate being told that my personality is a ****ing illness.
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