C-PTSD and BPD

Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering how many people have been diagnosed with both of these, or told they have one with 'traits' or another?
I've been diagnosed with both, most recently with C-PTSD and 'bpd traits'. I disagree with the latter part of the diagnosis, though i have big problems with bpd as a diagnosis in the first place (e.g. 'promiscuity', same gender attraction and gender diversity being considered part of it, gross and queerphobic nonsense!) and suspect a lot of people diagnosed with BPD actually have C-PTSD.
Anyway, thanks for your contributions in advance.

I have the same diagnosis as you Oliveaux. I'm okay with the diagnosis because it really makes sense. For the record though, I just say I have PTSD because BPD has a bigger stigma attached to it.

When they talk about sexuality and BPD it's not intended to be homophobic. Some BPDs do have difficulties with their sexuality in terms of what orientation they are because they are so out of touch with who they really are. And I was extremely promiscuous for most of my younger years and hated myself for it until I found out it was part of my impulsive attention seeking pattern and my need to feel loved and adored even if it was just for a couple of hours.

http://bpd.about.com/od/livingwithbpd/a/bpdsex.htm

I have been diagnosed with both. T says my PTSD gives me more trouble I feel it is my lack of sense of self and constantly shifting values that cause me the most trouble along with unable to stay in one mood, emotion or feeling for an entire day. I always want to hide or never go out because I fear getting triggered into an over reacted state.

The thing about this double diagnosis is the extreme amount of overlap between them. I too think my ptsd gives me the most amount of trouble. the lack of sense of self and shifting values have plagued me my whole life and can be attributed to my BPD traits.

I've always been a quiet but gregarious person in the past, but now I cringe at the thought of socializing in any way. Being in crowds triggers me a lot too. I'm getting pretty reclusive. the headaches and anxiety are constants in my life.

They are all related--C-PTSD, PTSD, BPD, Dissociation, anxiety, depression...

There are no distinct lines; and the more I learn about these disorders, the more they all blur together.

In terms of my own treatment, I don't see the need to separate them out. I've never been diagnosed with either, but C-PTSD seems to fit best.

Childhood trauma/neglect leads to all of these problems regardless of what they are called. And it's an ongoing battle.

I don't think it matters what your diagnosis is, as long as you are being treated appropriately. The DSM is ever changing.

It took my therapist awhile to diagnose me. We discussed traits of BPD. But, in the end we went with cptsd.

I think the correct label is the one that helps you move forwards.