Hi, I’m 22 and fit most of the criteria for BPD. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression when I was younger but never felt they really fit me. A previous therapist suggested BPD and I had a brief consultation with a psychiatrist who told me I had most of the markers but a diagnosis would not be helpful as the treatment would be the same either way. But I was then referred for CBT which I understand is not the treatment for BPD? 

My mental health has gotten a lot worse recently and I really feel a diagnosis would help me but I am unsure how to go about it. I’ve felt something is wrong with me my entire life and I just want to understand what that is. I personally feel a diagnosis would help me and help me feel like my feelings are less invalid.

I’d just like to know if anyone else felt this way or maybe how to go about requesting a reassessment? I’m in the UK if that matters.