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You think you've mastered something, like, say, stigma. I've lived with BPD for more than a decade. To be honest, it def. has an effect on my life but I'm pretty high functioning and the amount of therapy and growing up I've done in the last five years would convince you I may be " really passionate", and "emotional", but not problematic.

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I've had to have the "coming out of the BPD closet" conversation before. It never gets easier, but people's responses to it have been mostly positive. I've learned to navigate it.

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Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Genital Herpes, HSV 2. It's pretty mild yet devastating at the same time, mostly b/c I've been a hypochondriac about my sexual health all my life. How the hell will I not send someone running with BOTH these diagnosis? Having to disclose two very stigmatizing conditions seems so incredibly daunting.

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I've found dating to be hard in general. However, living with herpes and BPD,  I'm struggling to feel like Ill ever date or have a normal relationship again. While I have a lot of other great qualities, it doesn't help that I'm plus size (16), either.

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I don't like perpetuating stigma, I know the facts, but I'm looking for support. 

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Is anyone else living with these two diagnoses? How's your life? Do you still get laid and have relationships?