It really sucks how bpd is portrayed online and in the media. It's over-stigmatized dramatically, I've even seen an episode of criminal minds where the serial killer had BPD. I knew the stigma was bad. However, I just googled a question related to my own bpd, looking for advice, and all I came across were articles about "being the victim of someone with BPD" or how people with bpd are all horrible and manipulative and should just live alone. I'm not sure how or why this stigma exists. I'm moody, I'm emotional, I have attachment issues. But, should I be handled with gloves? No!  Do I deserve to be trusted in public? Yes! I read one article saying people with BPD "don't usually like learning". As someone with bpd who is about to graduate with my B.S. in Biology, I can promise that's not even kind of true? I know this is pretty much a rant and my thoughts are scattered. Thanks if you're still reading. I guess I just wanted to relate to people about this and after reading that I don't really think anyone in my life would get it. Have any of y'all experienced this stigma? Does anyone have any idea why we got stuck with this? (especially when the symptoms that are targeted are exhibited by many people, with or without mental illness).