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Hi all.
I just have a question, or perhaps a series of questions within a question, regarding BPD. Is it possible for someone possibly dealing with BPD, who has not been diagnosed with it, to suspect that they may possibly be struggling with BPD? I have heard professionals say that BPD tends to come along with a lack of insight on symptoms. Is this true for all cases? Is it possible to have some concerns, or suspect that they fit the criteria for BPD? I may have the complete wrong idea here: all information I have is purely what I have read online. I actually have several questions regarding BPD, but this is the one I have for now. __________________ Tic-Tac |
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I’m not a health professional, just a person who suspected I may have had traits of it, asked psychiatrists if they agreed, and was given mixed responses. The reason I learned about it is because my niece was diagnosed with it.
Honestly, I am not sure her diagnosis is correct, and I am not sure I do or don’t really have any personality disorder. After much of me reading everything i could from psychology articles here, i think it’s more like C-PTSD for me...but I am just guessing and am not a professional. Short answer to your question— yes, self awareness is possible with BPD, IMHO (in my humble opinion) __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T |
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I'm with TishaBuv on this one - yup, self awareness completely possible. I myself was well aware of my traits....and clueless about it being BPD. 2nd question - lack of self awareness can be true, if the person with BPD is also a narcissist, for example, but absolutely not true for ALL cases. 3rd question - yup, very possible to have concerns or suspicions you might have BPD - but only a trained pro can tell you....and keep in mind, they may not tell you. Some aren't specifically trained in BPD, and so don't know to diagnose your symptoms as such. Some are trained, or aware of it, at least, but won't actually give the diagnosis, due to past stigma associated with BPD. (those are getting more rare, with more study and understanding of the condition.) And then there are the ones who are aware of it, trained in it, and can help you with it. Good luck in your exploration.
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When I saw the 10 most common traits of BPD, I instantly knew I had it. Every single trait hit home at some point, and I wasn't diagnosed with it until several years later. Yes, it's entirely possible to be self- aware.
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Thank you for the replies @TishaBuv @Kathleen83 and @Maranara
I do feel that at least a few of the traits listed in the DSM-5 apply to me, but I have also watched many videos online of mental health professionals describing the traits in more detail with examples, so it makes even more sense to me. If not BPD, then definitely some mixture or unspecific personality disorder. It is not that I am fishing for another diagnosis, but having some sort of idea of what is going on helps me make sense of it all. I'll certainly take the advice regarding professionals, because I have noticed professionals talking about not all practitioners (psychologists, psychiatrists etc.) completely understanding the disorder and actually do not want to treat patients with BPD. I just do not know where exactly to find someone who would be able to give a proper second opinion on the matter (even if they do still say that that is not what we are dealing with). __________________ Tic-Tac |
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The good news is, I've heard that BPD is the top researched condition at the moment - which will hopefully help lessen ancient stigma among providers, and better encourage newer ones to provide treatment. __________________ Diagnosed: Prolonged PTSD (civilian) BPD Dissociation |
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What I’ve learned from all my reading profession articles on all the disorders and conditions is that so many traits overlap so many diagnoses.
Practically by accident I have found a med that really helps me with my personal issue. My general practitioner (internist) gave it to me when I told him I was feeling anxiety. It miraculously stopped the issue I had with hysterically crying. So no real diagnosis was ever given for me but a med has helped. Just keep being your own advocate and hopefully find whatever helps. Education, therapy, medication, life changes— whatever works! __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T |
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I can speak from my own experience. I've just been diagnosed with BPD. I'm almost 40 years old. I had always wondered why I do the things I do, react the way i do. It took a very bad interpersonal relationship with someone else where they called me out on my behaviors to start to look into things. When I started reading, I came across borderline and as I read more and more, it was like I was putting puzzle pieces of myself together. From there I went for official diagnosis and no doubt in my mind, the results came back just as expected.
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I didn't know what it was before it was brought up in therapy but I could recognise myself in all the symptoms when I learned about it.
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