I am currently diagnosed with Bipolar II, taking 600 mg lithium and 300 mg Lamictal.

A few months ago, someone over on /r/bipolar mentioned that my symptoms resembled BPD.

I was intrigued and started doing some research. Then a few people over here told me that I really didn't want to have the diagnosis for a variety of valid reasons, so I dropped it.

Now, I'm starting to see some *strong* similarities between my symptoms and those in the DSM.

I'd like to bring it up with my psychiatrist, just so I can either validate my concerns, or have someone tell me that I'm just looking for something that isn't there. Problem is, I've had psychiatrists in the past who have either 1) claimed I'm lying about my symptoms, or 2) sort of say, "Well, I don't know" and throw more anti depressants at me. I don't know how my current psychiatrist will react.

How did you have that conversation?