I think I may have borderline personality disorder.?

Question

I think for the first time I've finally found what the problem is with me, I've had anxiety and depression for 8 years now but always felt like neither of those diagnosis fit the bill for me. A few weeks ago I was killing time and filled one of those mental health questionairs and the results came back that I may be suffering from BPD, I didn't think much of it at the time. Today I decided to look it up and couldn't believe how many of the symptoms I have, from what I read it's not easily treatable which explains why none of the treatment options I've tried for Anxiety and Depression have worked for me.

I'm interested to hear from other people who suffer from this and where to get the best information on the subject.

Answer 1

Many times people will find they meet the criteria of a wide variety of both medical and emotional problems. Basically, if you look hard enough for a diagnosis, you will probably find it. They key is to get the right doctor to assist in making the CORRECT diagnosis. Are you seeing a mental health clinician now? Talk to him/her. Since they already know you, that would be the best place to get good information. If you're not seeing anyone for current mental health questions, start with your MD and ask to be referred to a good clinician about your concerns.

Best of luck!!

Answer 2

I've been having the same problems for about the same amount of time. I recently started going to a psychologist who has diagnosed me with BPD. I have my first psychiatrist appt tomorrow to hopefully get some medicine to help me along with the psychologist...I'll let you know what happens and fill you in on any good info I hope to get.

Answer 3

BPD is one of the most difficult mental illnesses to diagnose becaus the symptoms are not consistant they vary day to day and sometimes hour to hour
Start to keep a journal everyday during the day of how you are feeling and why, also bring the survey to a mental health specialist.They'll point you in the right direction.....Good Luck

Answer 4

I was diagnosed with BPD 3 years ago and with the right formula of medication and weekly Dialektical Behavior Therapy, I manage my life pretty well.

I'm prescribed:
Prozac (for depression)
Campral and Lyrica (for anxiety)
Abilify (for schizophrenia)
and Geodon (basically for sleep)

The hardest part is to not be so impulsive and to use my wise mind instead of my emotional mind when making important choices.

You can contact me with further questions: [e-mail]

I included my favorite website with information about BPD and the website that explains Dialektical Behavior Therapy:

Answer 5

I even have BPD and it seems such as you have a great style of the indications (suicidal recommendations, self injury, paranoia, temper swings, irritability, anger subject concerns, OCD recommendations or strikes, and so on.) Are you a perfectionist? Are you impulsive at situations? eating issues and worry of abandonment are additionally indicators of BPD. it oftentimes impacts youthful teenage females, yet not continually. i became into clinically determined after i became into married and commenced slicing after i became into married besides, at around age 21/22. i'm 30 now, fortuitously married with toddlers, and stay an rather typical life. i'm on drugs and in all likelihood would be on it for something of my life which i'm completely wonderful with. :O) I hate it whilst human beings say which you in simple terms prefer interest... they for sure do not understand the way you sense. in case you think of which you will have it, which there are alot of signs and indicators which you will... communicate on your mothers and fathers, a relied on grownup or pal... like a instructor or counselor and/or a doctor. I additionally be afflicted by low shallowness, perfectionism, and so on. and issues are going nicely for me. I basically observed a counselor for some months, yet each and every physique is diverse. It rather helped me alot, yet there are some jerky psychologists accessible besides. Get the help which you fairly prefer and don't end until eventually you sense extra valuable! you're your individual superb recommend! issues can get extra valuable. life is in simple terms not perfect. I nonetheless have my struggles, yet i can get by them lots extra handy now that i'm on drugs! some human beings think of which you will in simple terms 'snap out of it' or say 'you're so emotional', yet in specific circumstances it rather is a chemical imbalance an you prefer drugs! BPD is termed EID (Emotional intensity ailment) as unlike human beings, our thoughts are very extreme. solid success! Please see somebody approximately this fantastically with the slicing and suicidal recommendations! it could get extra valuable!!! :O) Stacy

Answer 6

Usually those with BPD are never willing to do the self reflection that you have engaged in here. If you are ready to accept this diagnosis - it's probably not accurate.