I think I might have BPD?

so, um, basically what i’m looking for is a second opinion on my current circumstances because i’m not really sure as to what i should do?

okay, um, let me explain… for quite some time i’ve been struggling with quite a few issues: anxiety, self-harm, emotional instability, extreme mood swings, suicidal thoughts, trust issues and paranoia. for a while i thought most of these were just down to me being a teenager (you know, hormones and all that), and thought it was just kind of a normal thing? only everything has gotten worse and i’m becoming more and more unstable as time goes on. recently i realised that what i’m experiencing fits the description of Borderline Personality Disorder almost exactly, and i’m quite positive that this is what it is. researching BPD further however i discovered that it’s quite rare in teens (and even when it does occur in teens, quite often it’s misdiagnosed) so i’m kind of wary about going to see a doctor about this? also, going to a doctor would mean i would have to tell my parents about it and they would like freak out.

so yeah, kind of at a loss of what to do :S all help and advice is very much appreciated – thanks c:

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RichochetRiot

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It seems like youve been going through a lot. With Borderline personality disorder doctors dont really tend to diagnose teens with it. My doctor said that she believes I do have it but there arnt much they can do if you diagnose someone with it anyway. I would go to a professional doctor and talk about your issues with self harm, anxiety, and expecially suicidal thoughts. It may be hard telling your parents how you feel, but maybe its time you start telling them things and getting a better relationship with them. Im sure that even though theyd freak, theyd want you to be safe nomadder what. Ive always been in therapy but it was really hard telling my parents how i really felt too. But if you never try to tell them you will never know and having feelings of being upset all the time is something nobody deserves. im always here if you need someone to talk to. i wish you the best:)

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juliannakatherine

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A disorder can only be diagnosed as an "disorder" if it already disrupts your activities of daily living. it means your not functioning well as a person because this disorder is causing it. if not it's called a tendency. You may have a bipolar tendencies or not. We may have signs of this behavior because its part of our defense mechanism to a situation as long as it doesn't disrupts our usual activities ,its okay.

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icychoco

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