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BPD
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seanmottnCasual Contributor
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Hey S12. I've been dealing with BPD for years, it's one of the most difficult disorders to diagnose. Lots of doctors or psychs will diagnose as bipolar before BPD. It's partly because BPD is less known and is similar to bipolar. Plus there is some stigma out there that doctors won't diagnose BPD because it's a 'crapshoot' diagnosis, and many believe BPD cannot be treated.
BPD CAN be treated, I've overcome a lot with it, but only because I got a PROPER diagnosis. I spent many months before seeing a doctor, debating whether I had BPD. I took several DSM-5 BPD Tests, to figure out if my symptoms matched up - which they did. I presented that to my doctor, and he finally diagnosed me as borderline. After that, I got the right meds and treatment and started making progress.
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Cassie007Casual Contributor