[Locust]

I wasn't sure where to post this, so I'm posting it here. I feel bad today, and lately I've been thinking more about asking my T if I have BPD or if any notes are in my file suggesting I might have it, etc. However, I can't bring myself to ask him and will not see him again until about 2 more weeks. I want to talk to someone today and am afraid my friend might not feel like talking, plus I don't want to ask hiom if he thinks I have this, even though he's qualified to judge, in a way. He has graduated with a degree in Psychology. Anyway, I've been thinking about seeing the school counselor at the college and just telling them I don't care about my life anymore, I'm not in horrendous pain, but I am hurting, sad, empty, lonely, and losing hope. I just don't care about anything right now- oh, and by the way, I think I might have BPD because I have several of the symptoms- which are blah, blah, and blah- does it sound like it to you? Yet, if I tell the school counselor, it might end up on records, and my T is better about leaving things out if he thinks it is in my best interest. I trust him more. Plus, I don't want him to know I saw someone else, and he would find out, right? I'm not sure I want BPD or even "possible BPD" on my file if it isn't already there. What should I do?

[Doh2007]

Do you need a diagnosis because you think you need medication? If so, a psychiatrist would be the specialist to see for that.

[mlpHolmes]

Hi Locust
I have BPD it's ok it's not a death sentence! I'm on medication & they're are many great ones out there! I have a super life. It's hard to compare our symptoms for BPD, I never had blah, blah, & blah (LOL). As Doh2007 said b 4 me you would need to see a psychiatrist for a specific diagnosis & prescription. I would seek out a doctor of Psychology/Psychiatry not your friend especially if he is only an undergratuate. You want and deserve an expert to help you learn to be the best, & happiest - You .... that you can be. It's an incredible adventure!