Hi all, 

In very new to all this. I've come across BPD in the past, but never thought I met enough criteria for an actual diagnosis.

I have major depression (comes and goes) and anxiety, and today I went to a psychiatrist to receive an 'official' diagnosis.

...instead I walked away with a possible BPD diagnosis. It's thrown me, I'm not sure what to think and I'm veeeery aware of the stigma attached to this diagnosis.

I have a choice now, this is a psychiatrist I saw through my university - I haven't been diagnosed through the nhs, so therefore my medical record is still a (mostly) blank slate.
He advised me to see my GP, get a referral to another psychiatrist, get diagnosed and get treatment.

I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons and I'm confused and scared right now. How have your lives been affected by receiving a diagnosis? I'm 'ok' in general at the moment - at least until I'm not, which is a very unpredictable switch.

I'm just in a muddle now and could use some guidance and support. Thanks :)