Hi Crypts,
My point is that that the borderline label is used in a negative way by those in the mental health field to invalidate, blame, etc. I thought it would be worth mentioning here that there are implications to having the label in your record due to stigmas. That's why most MH people don't use the label even for people who have the criteria. Most who work in the field seem to recognize this (i don't work in MH but know others who do and this is consensus).
For example, someone is abused by the therapist and files a complaint. The therapist denies the harm and blames it on the client saying they are borderline, and filing the complaint is because they have a personality disorder.
Another person posted on the psychotherapy forum about not being allowed to go to back to a hospital because the staff said she was borderline (ie trying to get attention, taken care of, manipulative, etc). The person was very unsafe and didn't get the help she needed. It happens all the time.
I agree any labels can be used against you in a sense. I've had problems getting treated for physical health issues as I've been told it's all in my head (ie anxiety), when it wasn't. So I was misdiagnosed and had really serious implications and had long term affects from having a MH diagnosis in my record....long story.
That's the message i was trying to convey. Thanks for your perspective.
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