I (22f) am not sure if I have bpd and would like to seek help from a doctor in finding out. I like in the UK and am unsure on the process and what I need to prepare for going to the doctors. Please may you help me if you have any advice? 

I am very anxious about going to the doctors as when I went for help with my addiction and self harm behaviours, they were very dismissive and told me to come back in a few months if it was still a problem and when I did go back they told me to just stop and practice mindfulness. That is why I feel I need to be prepared in asking for help this time before I go but I'm also scared they still won't hear what I have to say! I desperately feel I need help. How do you get doctors to listen to you and advocate for the right help? Especially when I don't know what that help is? 

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