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Originally Posted by atomicc
I think it's different for every one, just because you don't have BPD doesn't mean every one else doesn't. It is a real diagnosis and a real disease, but it's good that you just have problems to manage!
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I see your starting your studies in mental health. When you study the DSM you'll find out about the history of mental health diagnosis and treatment and you'll notice a pattern. Everything changes. Diagnostic criteria changes and treatment modalities change.
As you know the label "BPD" will soon "probably" be changed to Emotional Dysregulation. I'm well versed in BPD and know all about the behavioral indicators and treatment methods. What I've learned in my experience is that the professionals have no idea what to do with this label. There were massive fights in the DSM 5 working groups over labels, criteria etc.
I believe labels come and go but pain is real and that is what needs to be addressed.