I've been a long time lurker, but finally decided to post. I've realized that this was kind of a needed thing. I have been diagnosed with BPD for a few months now, and when I tried to explain to my friends what it was, it was almost if they didn't believe me, or didn't take it as seriously as I hoped.   
So, a few questions:   
1) If someone were to ask you what BPD was, what are the things you would tell them?   
2) What rumors/common mistakes would you like to clear up about BPD?   
3) How would you advise a friend/SO/family member to deal with someone with BPD(such as myself)?   
4) And literally anything else you would love to tell people. Even if you wouldn't actually tell them, what do you want to tell them?   
I'm really interested in hearing everyones responses about this because I always find it hard when trying to explain or talk about my illness.