[allme]

Hi...

According to a table in this article, I am high functioning....take a look and see if it makes sense to you too The Many Faces of Borderline Disorder | Psychology Today

Scroll near down to the end for the table...not many examples are given and it is only an opinion but I totally related to the low functioning in my teens and 20's and now relate to high functioning in my 30's.....

[MoxieDoxie]

Holy crap.....I am low functioning.

[Crazy Hitch]

Haven't looked at the table but my pdoc said I'm high functioning .... I'd like to keep thinking that

[Crazy Hitch]

What the hell .... I just looked at the table and it's put me on the lower functioning spectrum. Think I'm just gonna ignore that. Knew I shouldn't have looked

Combo leaning towards the high functioning. Definitely low functioning as a teen.

I wouldn't worry too much about which one you fit into. None of those groups are terribly complimentary.

Either you're a burden on others, unwilling to admit your own faults or simply all over the place.

[cryingontheinside]

I think i am low functioning. Is that worse?

[technigal]

I was diagnosed high functioning but according to one person's opinion I fall into all three categories. I will take the high functioning that my pdoc says I am.

[Pierro]

Low on the one hand after spending weeks in Psych care after a suicidal attempt, high on the other hand as I have a full time job.

[Espresso]

I always considered myself to be high-functioning, but based on that table, I'm a combo at best. But if you look at my life without knowing what's in my head, I don't think I could be described as low-functioning. I usually function just fine (on the surface, at least).

[ifst5]

Low functioning *shrugs*

I think the titles are misleading. Low functioning does not mean you are incapable and high functioning does not mean having more control.

Personally, I would prefer the low functioning title although with my narcissistic traits I would guess most professionals would probably drop me straight into high functioning.

Both have their cons. Please don't get caught up in thinking one is lesser than the other because those 3 categories don't cover all the things a person with BPD can be.

[liv4tw]

High functioning, but I've known that for quite some time. One of the main reasons it's been so hard to diagnose me. Not to mention, I'm very introverted. I can hold a steady job, my marriage is messy but still intact, and my emotions I keep mostly on the inside. It was a lot different when I was younger though.

[Starling.]

I struggle to relate to any of the categories in the table, to be honest. I suppose 'combo' would be closest, but then looking at that, the only thing that applies is the bits where it says 'varies' - none of the rest is terribly accurate for me either!

I suppose that is the problem with trying to divide into neat categories. There are so many combinations of symptoms and they'll be experienced differently by different people anyway.

Overall, I would say that I am 'high functioning' (if I ever gave the matter any thought!) in that I work full time, have positive relationships, am generally able to pay bills and take care of myself, don't struggle with anger and no longer struggle with self harm either. On the other hand, I have periods (when I am very low) where I do not 'function' well at all. But even then, it has less to do with many of the things mentioned in the table and more to do with simply struggling to get out of bed or carry out basic tasks.

Not personally convinced by the usefulness of these categories.

[shezbut]

All but one of my answers put me into the low-functioning BPD range. However, there are outer factors that effect the answers. I think that I would score myself as being variable.

[ifst5]

I think we all have a pretty good idea of our own functioning without being told by a list of tables...I know I'm low functioning; I barely leave the house, I don't work, I'm not involved with anyone and have no friends. The latter two being by choice but nonetheless...I think both lists are quite vague and focus more on the extremes - I know 'high functioning' people who self harm and take drugs all while holding down pressured jobs and difficult love lives. Still they're not meant to be diagnostic - best taken with a pinch of salt.

[liv4tw]

Originally Posted by ifst5

I think we all have a pretty good idea of our own functioning without being told by a list of tables...I know I'm low functioning; I barely leave the house, I don't work, I'm not involved with anyone and have no friends. The latter two being by choice but nonetheless...I think both lists are quite vague and focus more on the extremes - I know 'high functioning' people who self harm and take drugs all while holding down pressured jobs and difficult love lives. Still they're not meant to be diagnostic - best taken with a pinch of salt.

Exactly, this. I'm considered high functioning but that doesn't mean I'm not a mess. I hold down a job, but work is still hell for me and is a constant battle to keep from walking out. I'm married, but I'm lucky as hell he hasn't left me yet because I'm no saint by any means. I hurt myself, I beat myself up, and I am still pretty out of control in other ways.

[cryingontheinside]

Im glad i found out about low functioning bpd because before i was convinced i had additional mental illnesses as i am mostly a recluse, unable to work or socialise, no motivation. Even a walk to the local shop is a struggle for me. I am afraid of other people and what they are thinking. I am always thinking something bad will happen if i go out.

[Hong Kong Fluey]

I'm functioning and i'm happy with that, I need no further subdivision quite frankly.

[Angelique67]

I'm a recluse in this stage of my life but a lot of that is due to my back being so bad. I used to have work, nice apartment, etc. Now I'm living in squalor as a recluse. Not fun.

[jeremiahgirl]

Originally Posted by MoxieDoxie

Holy crap.....I am low functioning.

I feel like all 3 which means I have BPD!!! Lol nothing new. 😜

[sairsie-pop]

Combo. Yay, best of both worlds