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I have been diagnosed as generalized anxiety and depression (more recently treatment resistant depression) for 15+ years. But I think something else is up, and I think I may be borderline. When my meds were changed/added, I thought for sure my symptoms would improve, but in fact, my rages got worse. Nothing else changed. My husband has thought that I am bipolar, but I don't quite meet the criteria. I have or have had 8 of 9 of the borderline symptoms, based on reading quite a few resources. Some of the symptoms I have had since I was 13 or 14. Right now the worst part is the uncontrollable inappropriate anger and rages. It's unbelievable how bad they are and how I act and the things I say. Sometimes I don't even remember what set me off and I don't remember all the things I did or said during. Plus all the other stuff...but this part is currently the worst and completely unmanageable.

How did you know? When did you know? Did a professional diagnose you, or did you bring it to their attention? I have to do something, but I don't want to waltz into my therapist and diagnose myself (they must hate that, right?). I don't know what to do but I have my next appt beginning of next week and something has to give.

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Usually a professional will diagnose you based on testing and personal history. I would bring it up to your therapist at your next visit.