[no-thing]

If your therapist says you have BPD you don't really have it. Let me explain. For quite sometime I self-diagnosed and proudly announced to the world that "I'm Borderline." I announced it to my psychiatrist who said "No. You're not..but you seem to have traits - from what you tell me." So does that mean when I'm having the traits I'm borderline? Or am I borderline-lite?

I'm none of the above. Borderline has become a handy label for those of us who suffer from extreme depression, extreme fragility, uncontrollable emotions, paranoia and some kinds of acting out behavior. But the label isn't important and may very well be changed and changed again in the DSM. What I have is problems. Everyone has problems. It's handling them thats the issue.

[atomicc]

I think it's different for every one, just because you don't have BPD doesn't mean every one else doesn't. It is a real diagnosis and a real disease, but it's good that you just have problems to manage!

[no-thing]

Originally Posted by atomicc

I think it's different for every one, just because you don't have BPD doesn't mean every one else doesn't. It is a real diagnosis and a real disease, but it's good that you just have problems to manage!

I see your starting your studies in mental health. When you study the DSM you'll find out about the history of mental health diagnosis and treatment and you'll notice a pattern. Everything changes. Diagnostic criteria changes and treatment modalities change.

As you know the label "BPD" will soon "probably" be changed to Emotional Dysregulation. I'm well versed in BPD and know all about the behavioral indicators and treatment methods. What I've learned in my experience is that the professionals have no idea what to do with this label. There were massive fights in the DSM 5 working groups over labels, criteria etc.

I believe labels come and go but pain is real and that is what needs to be addressed.

[ifst5]

I spent a year begging for a personality disorder assessment. I then spent ten weeks trawling through nearly 10 years of terrifying behaviour so as to be diagnosed. Without such a confirmation i wouldn't have been eligible for treatment.

You might not have the disorder, but i do, and i don't appreciate being undermined.

[no-thing]

Originally Posted by ifst5

I spent a year begging for a personality disorder assessment. I then spent ten weeks trawling through nearly 10 years of terrifying behaviour so as to be diagnosed. Without such a confirmation i wouldn't have been eligible for treatment.

You might not have the disorder, but i do, and i don't appreciate being undermined.

I'm glad you were able to get treatment.

Well I think ur obnoxious tbh and ignorant

[trying2survive]

Originally Posted by no-thing

If your therapist says you have BPD you don't really have it. Let me explain. For quite sometime I self-diagnosed and proudly announced to the world that "I'm Borderline." I announced it to my psychiatrist who said "No. You're not..but you seem to have traits - from what you tell me." So does that mean when I'm having the traits I'm borderline? Or am I borderline-lite?

I'm none of the above. Borderline has become a handy label for those of us who suffer from extreme depression, extreme fragility, uncontrollable emotions, paranoia and some kinds of acting out behavior. But the label isn't important and may very well be changed and changed again in the DSM. What I have is problems. Everyone has problems. It's handling them thats the issue.

i can assure you, it's not a myth..if you think i'm kidding just ask any of my ex gf's..i can guarantee they will line up in a single file line and tell you otherwise.

[Notoriousglo]

Seems like maybe it wasn't true for you....but this doesn't mean it isn't for me. I think it's true that from what I read, many therapists were just throwing "difficult" patients into the borderline category. So yeah, I think in all situations...overdiagnoses is present. Some people have a "normal" problem and not a "disorder." It's also true that a lot of people can have traits of any personality disorder..but it doesn't make it the full disorder. I don't really see your statement as being helpful, but more self-defeating. Like saying, "if the reviewer sees the problem....it's not there." Lmao. No offense intended. I just don't think your statement really applies to anyone but yourself.

[ifst5]

Originally Posted by no-thing

I'm glad you were able to get treatment.

Actually I didn't. DBT was all they could offer. But because no one at any one point told me DBT was unlikely to work because of the other conditions i have, more of my time wasted instead.

[LemonZest35]

I think it's a very hard diagnosis to deal with and one that's hard for some therapists and psychiatrists to make. It has so many negative connotations. For me, I had to beg my T to diagnose me. He was reluctant but also quite certain in his assessment. Having the diagnosis helps because it allows me to find other people who understand. I feel less alone. Without the diagnosis, I would feel crazy (well - more crazy than I already feel) and very alone.

It's not really what the specific term is - BPD, emotional disregulation, complex PTSD - that matters to me. What matters to me is finding appropriate treatment and finding a community who gets where I am coming from.

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Originally Posted by no-thing

If your therapist says you have BPD you don't really have it. Let me explain. For quite sometime I self-diagnosed and proudly announced to the world that "I'm Borderline." I announced it to my psychiatrist who said "No. You're not..but you seem to have traits - from what you tell me." So does that mean when I'm having the traits I'm borderline? Or am I borderline-lite?

I'm none of the above. Borderline has become a handy label for those of us who suffer from extreme depression, extreme fragility, uncontrollable emotions, paranoia and some kinds of acting out behavior. But the label isn't important and may very well be changed and changed again in the DSM. What I have is problems. Everyone has problems. It's handling them thats the issue.

I happen to think the 'label' had helped me understand myself like never before.... How date you come in here and decide that ur same as us all here. Just xos u have traits doesn't mean the rest of us ain't full borderline !!!!! *:@*

[Verity81]

I think no matter what they change the name to or from it's the same criteria and causes the same pain. I think it's more about does the treatment work for you? If I get better I don't care what they call it!

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[sabby]

One of the things we don't allow here at Psych Central is to question anyone's diagnosis. Period.

If you find a dx doesn't work for you, that's fine, but it is not supportive to come a forum dedicated to members who are diagnosed with this disorder and generally claim that maybe they truly aren't BPD.

While your intent may have been good, at this time this thread will be closed.