I've told a total of 3 people about my diagnosis of BPD. All of whom responded with something like "that doesn't count" "everyone has that" "That's not a real mental illness" and sometimes just a flat out "no you don't.". This totally crushes me and makes me feel like I am just making it all up in my head. Who are they to tell me how I feel?  might not always show the panic and paranoia that rages in my head but I assure you. It is very very real. Has anyone else ever experienced someone like this?