Psych hospitals/wards are not scary at all so don't let that deter you - too many people think they are.

If you are worried about yourself or what you think you might do, it IS worth it to go.

You might feel like you don't belong in society because the stigma surrounding mental illness can sometimes make you feel like an outcast, someone that is alienated. Hate to say it, but Borderline comes with a very strong stigma because majority of people don't understand it. The title comes with baggage.

If counseling isn't helping you, you may have to find another resource. If therapy is going nowhere it often means try-try-again. You need to find someone who you trust, can confide in, who will understand you and who will have the right training. My therapist specializes in mood disorders, while my aunts' specializes with Cluster B personality disorders.