I think it's a very hard diagnosis to deal with and one that's hard for some therapists and psychiatrists to make. It has so many negative connotations. For me, I had to beg my T to diagnose me. He was reluctant but also quite certain in his assessment. Having the diagnosis helps because it allows me to find other people who understand. I feel less alone. Without the diagnosis, I would feel crazy (well - more crazy than I already feel) and very alone.

It's not really what the specific term is - BPD, emotional disregulation, complex PTSD - that matters to me. What matters to me is finding appropriate treatment and finding a community who gets where I am coming from.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk