I posted this in r/mentalhealth, but maybe it's better suited here:

I didn't realize it until I asked my psychiatrist to write a letter for my study abroad program (to get through customs with my medication). Now, he is not a shitty psychiatrist or shitty professional.

A while back, we did talk about the ways where I DO share similarities with BPD, but we didn't talk about an official "diagnosis". He did say that my therapist would know me better (she doesn't think I have BPD), but that was his professional opinion. I have no idea what this means to me, or if it should mean anything. Why would someone diagnose someone if they think that a therapist would give a better answer? (I can't understand why he would diagnose it, since he isn't reporting it to the insurance money for coverage. I have anxiety and depression already).

A while ago, I was uncertain if I have BPD, and talked with my therapist, who said that I don't. But now...

Idk what this all means... any thoughts?