I became unwell in 2013, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the time I questioned the diagnosis because many of my symptoms could not be explained by bipolar alone. My diagnostic screening suggested BPD in addition to bipolar disorder, but I was told that I was too quiet, nice, and my case wasn't 'bad enough'.

It really confused me, and for a long time I thought that I had been wrong about a possible BPD diagnosis. But my psychologist told me that she believes I have it.

So in need of a fresh perspective I changed psychiatrists, and was told I was 'too pleasant' to have BPD. She became visibly annoyed when I advocated for myself. 

Today I was finally diagnosed with BPD by a psychiatrist who was willing to listen. I know it's just a label but to me it's an explanation, and a way to describe my experience to friends and loved ones.

Ps. I am still diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and now that I know that another condition was also at play at the time, I'm more accepting of the diagnosis.