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Originally Posted by Brentus
I agree with Nammu that the traditional characterization of BPD you may not fit, but I will open up to a story. She's very much true about the mimicking effects of PTSD as well. I was diagnosed with BPD this year and I was at first at odds with the diagnosis. I thought "I don't know..." but we went through the criteria and there are nuanced ways it can manifest and most people, with or without help, tend to get a bit more stable as they age. I will try to find a link to some examples of how it may manifest in a more quiet way, and less of a dramatic way. I had a really nice article a few years back -- just give me some time and I'll send you a PM. Either way, the fact you just are seeking help and just want the best treatment to deal with all your issues is courageous. Some people, like me, sometimes just submit to the idea that "I will suffer". Don't give into that mentality-- you deserve happiness and looking at these aspects that are a bit harder are very important. Keep your chin up.
P.S. BPD isn't a death sentence either -- It has a bad rep and stigma, but when you look into utilizing skills and learning coping mechanisms... you really can be in a better place.
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Thank you, I appreciate your input. Yes I have definitely mellowed out as I got older. I'm 28 now and a lot better than I was when I was 12 to 22 years old. I still struggle though especially with the recent discussing of trauma, and I do want to get better, I'm doing whatever I can to improve my mental health, work on my problems and stay stable. BPD definitely does unfortunately have a very bad stigma but I also agree that it's not a death sentence, there are many people with it who work very hard to control and manage their symptoms get better and that is not easy, possibly including myself. If I have it I will accept it, I just want to work on the internal turmoil I've been dealing with from traumas growing up, the dissociation etc I have managed to work hard on stopping all the impulsive and reckless behavior. I just need to work on my mind/internal emotions now. Is the thing you're referring to called quiet BPD? Because I have heard of that
I have an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow. I will bring everything up again in detail and ask her opinion
Thank you so much

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Diagnosis:
Schizoaffective disorder Bipolar type
PTSD
Social Anxiety Disorder
Anorexia Binge/Purge type