Hi Reddit!
I’m sure you guys get a lot of this, but I really, really resonate with many symptoms of bpd and believe I may have it. I am not sure how to move forward, ie therapy, ect, and how to approach the subject with my family, who I feel may bit a bit oblivious to how I really feel. 

I’m ashamed to admit to self diagnosing, as I really don’t want to seem disrespectful or invalidate anyone with bpd/in this community, though I’ve gotten to a point where I feel like it is just undeniable, and this conclusion hasn’t been made recently or on a whim. 

Since 12, I have known that my mental state is not right, but of course, wasn’t old enough to understand mental health properly. However, as I have got older, I have researched lots and heard many stories from others and I just resonate with bpd so much, first thinking I had bipolar or cyclothymia. As I (16F) am under 18, I also doubt the validity of my issues a lot, which really doesn’t help when I just want to feel able to cope. I sometimes pin it down to being a teenager, and I know that at my age I am usually unable to get formally diagnosed, so I’m just conflicted about what to do as I am constantly doubting myself. While this is a vent, I’m super down to you guys’ suggestions, as I found talking about it with people who seem to understand where I am coming from has been extremely comforting to me! If anyone one is going through something similar I would love to talk!