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Originally Posted by Rayne_
Hmm, I don't know. They usually say the reason for lack of success is "the match". I'd be interesting in hearing more about the training, especially if what you say is true.
About the CPTSD-BPD issue, I know there is an article or 2 out there that claim difference, but those in practice I've known don't believe there is no difference. I personally never see a difference between anyone who says they have a CPTSD diagnosis and that of a person who said they have the BPD diagnosis--they seem to have identical issues or symptoms.
I think the difference is the person assigning the diagnosis. Some don't use the stigmatizing, damaging diagnosis of BPD. Which I support. But some of us believe diagnoses are bs anyway.
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Hi Rayne,
Yes, there are differences between C-PTSD and BPD. For example, self-harm suicidality, risky behavior, and an intolerance for being alone are key symptoms of BPD. Although they sometimes occur in C-PTSD, they often do not. As an exampe, I'm diagnosed with C-PTSD and have none of those symptoms.
Also, people with C-PTSD commonly suffer from nightmares, emotional flashbacks, and greater dissociation, which are much less present, or even nonexistent, in people with BPD.
The main reason BPD and C-PTSD are often confused is because they do share some common symptoms, such as problems with identity, disordered attachment, intense emotions, and fear of abandonment.
From what I've read, the BPD symptoms that are present in people with C-PTSD are caused by the C-PTSD itself. If the C-PTSD can be successfully treated, the BPD symptoms will also often disappear.