How does one decide if/when medication is worth a try? As we all know, there is no medication per se for BPD; only to manage some of the symptoms (anxiety, depression etc.).

I saw a psychiatrist once who prescribed me Abilify during the half an hour she spent with me. I find that shocking. I am worried that the wrong medication will mess up my serotonin levels etc. and it will take months to undo the damage.