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Originally Posted by finding_my_way
BPD does have dissociation as a symptom for some, but it doesn't mean there is co-existing DID either or a separate dissociative disorder. it all depends on the person.
the type of dissociation in BPD is where you can forget what you did, but it doesn't mean you have an alter as dissociation can affect your memory in general since it tends to blow circuits in your brain (or so that's how i describe it). in BPD, it is usually triggered (like the other well known forms of dissociation) from stress and overwhelming feelings and the whole dysregulation aspect/not being able to soothe/calm yourself, etc.
i was reading up on that to try to figure out the difference as i have variations of dissociation which was why i was confused what 'might' be related to BPD, DID, or maybe even on its own.
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thanks for letting us know what your location (canada ) goes by. what I posted was for america and what treatment providers here in the USA go by since may 2013 when all our definitions mental disorders and mental disorder categories/ diagnostics changed. yes I have read those kinds of things on the internet too but its a situation where the internet doesnt always take into consideration when locations have updated their diagnostics and definitions.
when researching on the internet I go by not believing everything I find out there. that if its something that is dear to my heart and something I really need to know about in relation to my own mental and physical health problems or something to help others (ie friend, family clients, college research papers....)is to contact my own treatment providers who can give me the accurate and up to date information based on todays standards.