I'm 20(F) and was diagnosed with depression at 13. I've continued to struggle with it for years now always feeling like there was something more to how I was feeling. I recently read about BPD and its symptoms and find that the majority of its symptoms fit me far better than simple depression. I know self diagnosing isn't the way to go, but Im also aware that young women have a difficult time being diagnosed with this disorder because of stigmas against 'hormonal, crazy young girls'. How were you able to get your diagnosis or even get your symptoms taken seriously? I find anything I bring to a doctor is often dismissed because I myself am not a physician.

How can I maybe, finally, figure out whats wrong with me?