c/personality·Posted by u/window_seat·2d ago
How do I know if I have BPD while having the symptoms?
I want to change without pretending the hard parts were never real. I don't even have a clean name for it. I just know it keeps running the day. I'm not asking strangers to diagnose me. I am asking what the day-to-day actually looks like for people who live this. I keep finding essays that sound right and still don't change Tuesday morning. If you've been here, what actually helped — not what sounded wise, what helped.
Peer discussion on askDr.app. Not therapy and not a substitute for professional care.
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u/will_harper2d ago
Having the symptoms of an illness is an indicator of having the illness. If you experience most of the diagnostic criteria persistently, seek an assessment — preferably from a specialist.
u/window_seat2d ago
Did you figure that out on your own or with someone helping you?