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MissAnonymous · 24-01-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellatrix

What i've discovered recently is just because you have X doesn't mean you suddenly will struggle with XYZ. So just because we have BPD doesn't mean we all struggle with relationships, anger or impulsiveness. There are 9 criteria, and each of us tick different boxes.

Rather than trying to treat BPD as a thing, think of it as your collection of behaviours and responses, some of which are maladaptive and need to be reviewed.

I concur, you need 5 of the 9 'traits' to fill the diagnostic criteria, but these will vary for everyone. You're a growing person, still very young, your 'personality' will change as yet and with the right sort of outlook and support you can grow away from the unhealthy patterns toward the healthy ones over the coming months and years. Nothing is set in stone.

24-01-2012, 08:02 PM	#18
MissAnonymous Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK I am currently:	Quote: Originally Posted by Bellatrix What i've discovered recently is just because you have X doesn't mean you suddenly will struggle with XYZ. So just because we have BPD doesn't mean we all struggle with relationships, anger or impulsiveness. There are 9 criteria, and each of us tick different boxes. Rather than trying to treat BPD as a thing, think of it as your collection of behaviours and responses, some of which are maladaptive and need to be reviewed. I concur, you need 5 of the 9 'traits' to fill the diagnostic criteria, but these will vary for everyone. You're a growing person, still very young, your 'personality' will change as yet and with the right sort of outlook and support you can grow away from the unhealthy patterns toward the healthy ones over the coming months and years. Nothing is set in stone.