wisewoman

You are probably right but don't you think that it could be hard to tell if I have BPD? When I'm hypomanic, it usually manifests as anger, irritability and hostility, all traits of BPD too. I do have a lot of other BPD symptoms as well but as I think I said before, if I also acquire that label, it is that much more difficult to find anybody to treat me, at least where I live. Most therapists want no part of it because of the length of time it takes and the very low success rate. Their time is much better spent helping a number of other patients than one probable lost cause.

As far as your son is concerned, we're all in that position really. Are you also suffering from something yourself or are you here to learn how to understand/support your son?