How old were you when you were diagnosed?
Did you suspect that you had BPD?
What led you to think you had BPD?

I am an 18 year old female. I read some stuff last year about BPD, and started doing tons of research on it because it sounded so insanely accurate to my personality. I have a friend who is studying psychology, and he used the diagnostic statistics manual to analyse me, and said I portray 9/10 BPD characteristics when only 5 are needed. I was diagnosed with mild depression from my family doctor when I was 16, and was recommended to a psychologist, I went once, never again. All I did was bawl my eyes out the entire time while explaining my life. It felt pointless, and I didn't like the doctor. I've been out of school for the past year because I've dealt with two deaths and went through a tough relationship. I've been contemplating checking myself into the hospital for awhile now. I could go into more detail, I know how bad it is to self-diagnose. I'd just like to hear what you guys thought before you were diagnosed, and what drove you to get legitimate help. 