Borderline Personality Disorder
 

I know there are a few posts on here about BPD, but I didn't find any of them to be what I needed. I haven't been diagnosed, but I think/feel like I have BPD. Reading over the criteria and just feeling like it's not just depression, I feel like it's BPD. A site I found online said that at least 5 of the following symptoms must be present in order to diagnose BPD (* is it applies to me and *! is it REALLY applies to me):

• *Intense fears of abandonment*
• *!A pattern of unstable relationships!*
• *!Unstable self-image!*
• Impulsive and self-destructive behaviors
• *!Suicidal behavior or self-injury!* (both for me)
• *!Wide mood swings!*
• *Chronic feelings of emptiness*
• *Inappropriate anger*
• Periods of paranoia and loss of contact with reality

Like I said, I haven't been diagnosed with BPD but rather severe depression. I've been hospitalized twice when I was suicidal. I've been cutting for 4 years (but I'm 160 days clean so far). I am on a constant emotional rollercoaster. I'll be ready to slit my wrists in the bath tub and then an hour later I'll be fine. (not happy but fine) I go off on my parents (and others) for no reason. I have terrible friendships for the most part. I just can't help but feel like this is an exact description of me. Is it just me or do you think it's a possibility?

It depends on your age for a start. You can't be diagnosed with a personality disorder until you're 18 at least. BPD is being taken out of the DSM IV soon anyway, a lot of psychiatrists don't believe in it.

It's quite dangerous to self diagnose, as you start seeing little bits of you in every disorder and can wrongly come to the conclusion that you have it.

The majority of people can actually be diagnosed with a personality disorder, we all have those traits, it should only be diagnosed when it becomes a problem and disrupts your life.

If you are concerned about it, then you need to see your doctor and get a referral to a psychiatrist.

speak to a professoinal and say what you have told us. they will be able to diagnose you if you are about the age of 18. i have BPD and it is awful thing to have. it now makes sence how my life has been this way. it is nice to know but i hate myself for having it.