I’ve done a lot of research (in the past and again recently) and it seems very likely I have BPD but haven’t been able to get a diagnosis (am on a waiting list to see a psychiatrist so I’ll mention it then). And as more people are being open about their experiences, I have more to go off than the criteria for a diagnosis. I share many experiences with others who have diagnoses but I don’t know if it’s disrespectful to ask for advice when I can’t be sure without a diagnosis 

I’m not trying to self diagnose, I understand I can’t be certain I have it but it seems likely that i do