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Originally Posted by Rall19
My psychiatrist thinks it may be BPD
borderline personality disorder. At the moment I am very depressed and having auditory hallucinations. Had one 1/2 hr meeting with her after waiting 14 months since last one. Based in Scotland local doctor will not discuss mental health with me while I am under the psychiatrist.
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Oh, I see. Then your schizophrenia dx will not be
changed to BPD, but the BPD dx will be
added to schizophrenia
schizophrenia is called Axis I
BPD is called Axis II
Look up those Axes to get some understanding of the diagnostic classification system.
for BPD, you can get treatment from a psychologist. It does not have to be a psychiatrist, unlike with schizophrenia. Look up Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). It can be administered individually or in a group setting. It requires a very significant long-term time commitment on your part, but is evidence-based and offers hope.