Hi everyone, I’d like to start off with stating that this is a re-used throwaway account (my username does not reflect my mental state anymore). I also would like to say, this post is not meant to offend, insult, or invalidate anybody. 

I have never had access to real, professional help, until recently. 

I was convinced I was borderline. Every single survey online scored me at “Extremely high risk” or equivalent. I matched all symptoms. I related to most stories from people with BPD. I was, in essence, borderline. 

Well, I got an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. 

I did tons of research. I talked to my doctor about this. I have a conclusion. 

I would estimate over half of all women(!) who believe they are borderline, are actually autistic. 

I say women because the existing autism rate between men:women is about 4:1. 

It’s been recently uncovered that women with autism do not (sometimes at all) reflect the “standard” model of autism (the male model.) However, they DO tend to match the model for BPD. 

I’m not saying “BPD isn’t real.” I’m not claiming to be an expert. I am, however, strongly encouraging all of you to seriously evaluate what autism entails. See if it fits. Specifically the sensory issues. 

Autistic sensitivities can easily look like emotional instability to the outside (and sometimes inside!) observer. 

I would also like to point out that even though I have ASD (the “full package”), I do not struggle much (compared to MEN with ASD) with social interactions. This is another phenomenon surrounding women with autism. Some people try to convince me that I am not autistic, because “you’re talking just fine. You don’t seem autistic.”  Again, women with autism don’t fit the “standard”(male) model. 

Quick google searches can lead you guys to all of the links between BPD and ASD that I’ve found. 

I’m simply trying to offer a possible bit of insight that some of y’all may need. Thanks for reading.