I know what you mean, Locust. My T doesn't like labels either and when I try to tell her that I have BPD, that doesn't go over well. But it makes sense of everything. I guess it really doesn't matter so much what you call it, as long as the treatment you get (meds or no meds) is helpful. And sometimes it does feel better to have something that helps you understand that there is a reason for why you feel and act the way that you do. Just make sure that you look at the reasons why as a way to understand yourself, but not to excuse yourself from needing to change and find ways that work better for you now.