I’ve heard that BPD is quite difficult to diagnose and is often misdiagnosed. I’m 19 and have struggled with my mental health a good part of my life but it started to get bad around 15-16. I have been in therapy with 2 different therapists and it does seem to help and I also have been on lexapro now for almost 4 months and I’m definitely starting to see some improvements in my ability to go about day to day life. I’m writing this because I’ve always felt like there was something more than my “depression” or my “anxiety” that has led me down some really dark paths that I had such hard times getting out of. 

I’ve done a lot of my own research on BPD and I feel like I match a lot of the typical symptoms. What are some of your guy’s experiences with getting diagnosed and when did you guys know you had BPD?

(Also: specifically I feel like I match the quiet borderline type)