Top 5 Conditions Mistaken for Borderline Personality Disorder 

I was diagnosed as borderline at 25. However the dbt and treatment I received for years never helped. At 32 I decided to get an autism assessment because my parents said a psychologist in kindergarten diagnosed me but they laughed and said that's not possible. So I did a two month assessment and the doctor said I have autism not borderline. It was a huge relief. I was able to get the proper therapy and get approved for the autism services I needed.

Rejection sensitivity dysphoria in ASD/ADHD can look very similar to abandonment fear. Maybe the problem is we don't understand any of them, or "comorbidity is the norm".

I have dealt with ptsd and ocd for years on meds still things were so hard.... recently though I got a PMDD diagnosis and medicine that really turned my brain around .. keep advocating for yourself when things dont feel right

They thought i had BPD. Turns out i have Cptsd, Bipolar 2 with executive dysfunction and panic disorder.

Would have loved if you included that people can have multiple of these diagnoses.

Diagnosed with bpd at 19. Felt like the therapist didn’t take time to understand my background or my whys. I have adhd, ocd, depression, and cptsd. I’m 31 now and on medication and have gone through therapy and am doing much better these days.

I was diagnosed with impulsive personality disorder (I live in Europe and I think it’s not a diagnosis in America) and ADHD. Then randomly, without discussing with me I was also diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. When I asked why don’t they consider PTSD, I was told I can’t have it because I’m too old for having PTSD from my childhood, and childhood traumas turn into personality disorders later in life. Well, as I have no identity issues I doubted I have two personality disorders. I have a consistent personality, I live calm and quite boring lifestyle, I’m not dramatic, have no turbulent relationships, I know what my values and political views are etc. I also had severe insomnia (which was the main reason for seeing a doctor) and I was so exhausted, I was barely functioning. I was just sitting and staring into emptiness all day long. They told me my exhaustion is also a sign of personality disorder. When I asked how did this personality disorder suddenly appeared at 38 years old, they could not really give a meaningful answer. So, when I was diagnosed with BPD, I asked for a second opinion, and it turned out I do have c-PTSD and it’s even an official diagnosis now. At the first place they didn’t know anything about it. And when I got my c-PTSD diagnosis, I also got treatment for it and my insomnia has improved so much! When I slept 6 hours in one strech I was so delighted I wanted to cry.

Thank you for addressing this issue. There are so many psychiatrists who don’t know the difference between BPD and autism. 😢 I was labeled with BPD at 18 after a traumatic incident caused by my mother that led me to attempt to take my own life. Now, at 48, I discovered two years ago that my mother was a malignant narcissist with some antisocial traits. Because of this, I was labeled as a liar when I wasn’t. This misdiagnosis has caused me a lot of pain, especially since I have difficulty understanding lies and manipulation due to being autistic, but being accused of lying. I have Asperger's with no comorbidities. My life has been severely affected by this false diagnosis, and it’s been hard to be believed by psychologists who thought I was lying or exaggerating when I was speaking the truth. I understand that autism wasn’t well-known in the 90s, but I’m relieved to finally understand my true identity.

I'm bipolar (type 2) and got misdiagnosed once and tested three different times for Borderline (by different doctors). Took me more than a decade till I finally got properly diagnosed. I figured out my actual disorder through intense research and lots of self reflection, my therapists and doctors were either no help at all or giving me wrong or related diagnoses (depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, complex personality disorder) and the wrong medications. 😠 Your videos helped me figure it out, so thank you.

I was diagnosed with bpd however I have CPTSD. I received extensive EMDR therapy and I have greatly improved and I’m doing very well.

1:49 ADHD 3:20 ASD (autism spectrum disorder) 5:03 C-PTSD 6:34 Bipolar Disorder 8:05 Narcolepsy

I was misdiagnosed with BPD and it turned out I had ASD combined with perimenopause and PTSD. In the autism groups online I found it quite common for women to only find out they have ASD during perimenopause as they can no longer mask anymore.

Hi, I'm autistic and was bullied my entire life. Can never get into a worthwhile or lasting relationship and I was diagnosed at 27 years of age. Not just women get diagnosed in adulthood!!!!!! Edit: I realize she didn't specifically say only women get diagnosed in adulthood but it still felt valid to leave my comment sharing my life experience as I'm a rare case of a man who got diagnosed later in life.

I’ve been diagnosed with BPD, within five minutes of talking to me. Okay, maybe ten minutes. I looked up my symptoms, and CPTSD checked every box, and was consistent with the fact that I grew up in hell. My father was the obvious monster, but my mother, because of her eugenicism, never really believed I wasn’t a changeling. I wasn’t white enough to be hers. I was the scapegoat, and was ridiculed and rejected by the rest of the family. One thing that checked a box I didn’t expect was globalized hyper-vigilance. I’ve become an activist for human rights, and my solidarity with my black sisters and brothers caused her and my stepfather to forbid my children & me to visit them. To say this hurt my feelings was a vast understatement. Once again, my mother had broken my heart. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was the thing that saved my life. I worked hard, and it was painful af, but now I have a whole new life. I wish my siblings would do the same. I’ve encountered many hasty diagnoses, and I believe gender bias caused therapists to diagnose me with BPD. You cannot diagnose that condition in a ten-minute conversation. It did not really address the level of life-threatening violence that had characterized my life for 18 years. This has made me stand up for others in pain. I know I have to be careful not to let my trauma be my guide, and it’s better I should work in groups, because my sense of self-preservation is still a bit wobbly. However, when I’m fighting injustice, I feel bullet-proof. No one would dream that a man in my life could reduce me to fear and desperation, because that’s the primary problem I have in relationships. Thank you so much for this video. BPD has become the pop-psych insult du jour, now. It used to be OCD, and people would call each other, especially women, “neurotic” in the 50s & 60s. Freudian psychology was big back then. Hitchcock’s scariest villains were often Machiavellian women, & always blondes. That was gender bias writ large, across a movie screen. This has been very helpful, and makes me feel better about the various hasty diagnoses I’ve been handed. I wonder if therapists are more apt to diagnose men with NPD, again due to gender bias. Something I think many people miss is the way a culture can give rise to male narcissism, even in men not inclined toward it. I’ve seen that those guys are much easier and more teachable than men I’ve known with obvious NPD. It’s actually rare to get that diagnosis, but I’ll bet it’s mainly given to men. I’ve known only one who really checked all the boxes, and of course, I was married to him. I practically had to gnaw off my arm, to get out of that marriage, and then had to deal with his and his new wife’s smear campaign. I practically became agoraphobic over that. My brother has done the same. He behaves like and reminds me of a Benny Hill joke. “I have two sisters, and one is so jealous that she resents the fact that I have two sisters, whereas she only had the one.” That’s my bro. Now I’m rambling. When I do this, I just hope a bit of it might be amusing enough to make up fir the excess verbiage. Again, thank you so much for this clarification.

Given that some people diagnose within ten seconds, followed by encouraging one to self gaslight and insisting informing the client they do not know themselves and that they do not like what they like. Without asking the client. I often wonder why so many therapist absolutely suck at their jobs, I am pretty tired of explaining personality disorders. I have also been told that no one can have cptsd because it’s not in the DSM, so one must have BPD. (‘the assholes that refuse to put c-ptsd in the DSM are forcing people to be misdiagnosed).

Holy CRAP! Dr. Mark, you described ME! In a mere few sentences! I’m going to share this with my therapist at the end of the month! Wow! What clued me in is my absolute fear of being abandoned by people. I for some reason have developed this fear of abandonment when I was in a very dark place in my life (another commenter mentioned the reason why already - I have no need to mention it here), that as well as my inability to create relationships as well. I’m thinking this may be a good help for me. I hope. I just want to feel what is was to be happy again. I remember that feeling, but I can’t grasp it anymore. This may allow me!

I was diagnosed with BPD during one of the lowest points in my life. Last year I was seen by someone who specializes in ADHD in women and was diagnosed with ADHD. It makes so much more sense than anything else ever did.

I just wish people diagnosed with BPD (whether they have BPD or were misdiagnosed, as I was) were treated with a modicum of decency. Especially by mental health professionals, who are supposed to be here to help. I'm confident that in a few decades the treatment of people with this diagnosis will be regarded with horror and incredulity, just as we look at the treatments for "hysteria" or at lobotomy nowadays.

I was diagnosed with ADHD and autism before they diagnosed BPD. Later a psychologist did a full assessment and diagnosed autism (again?) with STPD features and said it couldn't be BPD, but then the next doctors I saw ignored that, and ignored the ADHD too and refused to medicate it, and kept operating on the assumption of borderline. Eventually I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (not been told what type) by a new doctor, who finally put aside the BPD diagnosis. I don't like to seem like I'm finding more and more new labels, especially as it's a very inexact and flawed process, but since finding out about C-PTSD I think that was a better fit than borderline to begin with, especially on top of ADHD and autism. They rushed into a BPD diagnosis when I was 19 and in a very unsettled and unstable transitional period (I was about to leave for university). Having that diagnosis meant that for over a decade other things were missed or outright dismissed in part bc of the stigma around BPD in mental health services, and I was either offered treatment that did not fit my needs or at other times offered nothing at all. My university years were a mess and in the years after I felt really lost, and then paranoid, and I just completely retreated from the world. I didn't trust mental health services at all and things had to get really bad before I turned to them again and eventually lucked out with a doctor who paid a bit more attention. I can't help but wonder how different life might have gone if that first doctor had taken more than one thirty minute appointment to make that decision.

So I was diagnosed with bpd at the age of 15, which was weird because not only was I too young but the psychiatrist who saw me, looked at me, asked me my symptoms and said “well, this is a case of borderline”. Just like that, no studies, no interviews, nothing. Well, she was wrong, and obviously the meds didn’t do anything. The diagnosis stayed like that until I turned 19, which was when I had my first manic episode. It was horrible, but at the same time I feel lucky to finally know exactly what I have, which is bipolar I, and since 2022 I’ve started to be accurately medicated. It’s been almost two years, and I can say, after years of unstability, that I’m fine.

I would elaborate on the pathologizing of common human behaviors and reactions to particularly challenging situations that cause distress in any human being. Unfortunately, overdiagnosis is common nowadays, even among people with mental illness. Situations where someone is diagnosed with 10 conditions with overlapping symptoms do not sound right to me, but clinicians know better.

I noticed that SUD (Substance Use Disorder) can sometimes be mistaken for BPD as well especially when the SUD is concealed. I have a family member that appeared to fit the BPD criteria almost perfectly. When treatment failed and doctors delved more deeply the SUD was disclosed and the treatment was pivoted to address it. They are now 2 years free from the SUD and the behavioral burden has practically resolved completely. From their reported testimony the constant cycles of intoxication/withdrawal triggered fears of being unable to take care of themselves, terror at being left alone or abandoned, volatile mood swings (withdrawal induced), etc. We also found this person had full MTHFR/COMT homozygotic mutation that probably was making the effects of the SUD much worse. They are currently taking the necessary supplements/medication to address that as well and have often stated that their cravings reduced significantly when their genetic issues were addressed.

Can you do a video that specifies the difference between ptsd or CPTSD/ anxiety & panic disorders vs narcissists? I find there are some people who genuinely cannot differentiate between hyper vigilance and paranoia. As well as stuff like the difference between victim mentality and the hyper vigilant reaction to potentially compromised safety. Triggers and trauma responses vs drama manipulative intentions. A narcissistic self preoccupation and diminished capacity for connection with others vs the tendency for hyper-independence and a greater amount of time and energy being required to form trust with others as in trauma survivors. The real and true dilemma of flash backs or extreme/ socially inappropriate reactions to seemingly insignificant events vs center of attention mentality and the behavioral manifestations it brings in narcissistic (cluster B) personalities. I keep trying to explain it all comes back to motive and causation. Which is easy enough to understand when we review the end result and how that effects the individual who’s behavior is in question. Do these behaviors benefit them in some way or is it something they contend with. Is it something happening to them or is it something they impart onto the world around them. Do they gain anything from the departures in social norms they experience or is a something they display some kind of awareness for the improper nature of these reactions. Are they insistent on doing things “their way” from a sense of entitlement or in recognition of the inherent limitations in functional capacity as it pertains to aversive prioritization in task execution in an effort to minimize the potential for ptsd “episodes” if you will. As a person with ptsd, I cannot for the life of me manage to relay these concepts successfully. Help?

After watching this.. I definitely had BPD It’s a curse and the pain never leaves 😢

Dr. Marks, I am in my last year of grad school to be a counselor and just wanted to say that I appreciate your channel so much. You explain so many concepts that our curriculum leaves out that are key to helping clients. Thank you for the good work you do

Surprised you didn’t mention other personality disorders. Avoidant and Dependent can often have similar symptoms to BPD like self harm, emotional spirals in response to people, self hate. Also attachment is a huge component to PDs especially disorganized.

BPD is horribly over diagnosed at the moment and I'm quite sure a lot of the psychiatrists diagnosing it are doing so in bad faith. It's a stigmatising diagnosis of exclusion, a very easy way to get a patient off your books and wash your hands of them. I received this misdiagnosis after being diagnosed with bipolar type 1 for over a decade, a new psychiatrist in my mental health team who did not assess me, but met me when I was going through a very traumatic time, decided it was BPD and took me off my bipolar meds. I spent two and a half years in and out of hospital and then prison, where I was told by the psychiatric team there that they had no reason to believe whatsoever that I had BPD and every reason to suspect schizoaffective disorder.

And again the comment section is more helpful that anything else and I also feel so seen. ❤

Thank you for making this video. This topic is very important for society to be aware of.

Thank you for this clear and concise explanation.

Thank you Dr. Marks!

Informative as always, and this is particularly helpful. Thanks you.

Also substance abuse disorder

I have been watching Dr Marks for years and she is brilliant. Thank you Dr Marks for clarifying the sometimes confusing world of mental health. ❤

This woman is so smart & straightforward and to the point so anyone can understand it 👑 love her

I seriously need to show this video to every psychiatrist I ever see. I have c-ptsd and bipolar and there is ALWAYS someone that’s like YOUNG WOMAN?? Must be BPD!

So sorry to hear you have been bullied, & for your entire life… so sorry- no one should have to go through that. Wishing you well❤️

thank you, Dr Mark.

So true someome i know was initially told Borderline when it was actually Adhd/Autism combo

Diagnosed with BPD however ended up being Bipolar 2 with rapid cycling. Doing much better now with the right diagnosis.

Good morning and thank you.😊

As a mental health professional in Ohio I follow your channel and utilize your expertise as continuing education. The topic of BPD is personal as I believe I’m married to someone who exhibits diagnostic criteria of BPD. However, my wife appears to fit the criteria outlined in “Stopping Walking on Eggshells” 3rd edition. Mason and Kreger introduced an unconventional BPD who exhibits characteristics of BPD and NPD. These are discussed on page 45,chapter 2, under the heading “Real World Types of BPD” any feedback on this area would be greatly appreciated.

I had a half hour evaluation via telehealth during my divorce proceedings. It screwed so much up for me, and i was bullied and abused throughout the court process, so much so that i ended up just completely giving up. Ended up giving up everything i worked for and has left me with nothing.

It took me a few years to get officially diagnosed with BPD and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

this is for me and i ended up being autistic and adhd

Thank you, Dr Marks. My mental health has been poor. Under prolonged excessive work pressure I have had angry outbursts at work resulting in disciplinary procedures. I had wondered whether I had BPD. When I asked my therapist she didn’t want to clarify my diagnosis. It’s a relief to hope that this may be just part of my ADHD (I’m diagnosed with mild inattentive type). Of course, I possibly need to seek a clinician who is willing and able to clarify this.

Thanks Tracey, another well paced explanation towards achieving better health

My doctor did that to me by the second time ever meeting me he had diagnosed me with borderline personality disorder. Turns out I have complex PTSD struggled with an eating disorder. I’m autistic and I have ADD along with severe anxiety.

Autism and ADHD run in my family and I was diagnosed with BPD. I tried to explain this with my doctor. He told me ADHD was not medically recognized accused me of drug seeking.

CPTSD has very much replaced BPD as a diagnosis.... however... CPTSD is more the story of the genesis of BPD in many cases.... there is also the factor of the overlap of those PDs within the B cluster.... what is important to ALWAYS NOTE IS...... the history of treatment....? Unfortunately, the first presentations can often lead to all sorts of colourful treatments and therapies.... and in my 25 year experience as a psych nurse.... often not lead to any significant improvement....

Excellent analysis and presentation, Tracey!

One of the hall marks of BPD is mood shifts with in minutes because of feelings, thoughts and actions if l am correct. Adding another layer of the issue is aging 65+ what is normal aging or what is a bullet points of BPD or traits.

Thank you for this interesting video❤

Such an important topic, thank you for covering this!

What a great explanation 👏🏻 substance abuse is pretty common in BPD and Bipolar too.

The narcolepsy one took me out 💀

My very first diagnosis was Borderline at 18 years old. I was at a psych ward and the doctor that diagnosed me met with me a whole two times. He's now in jail for insurance fraud. But I continued treatment for bpd for years and my symptoms only got worse. The whole "mindfulness" thing was terrible because being in my mind was overwhelming. A few years later, my new therapist told me I likely had c-ptsd. But I still didn't improve. Shock of my lifetime came when I was 31 and my therapist told me she had the final piece of evidence needed and she sat me down to tell me I had a dissociative disorder. I can definitely understand how BPD can look like DID and vice versa. But it took over 13 years to get the correct diagnosis.

Packed with data and experience! Please do more of those comparisons!

Very interesting. I appreciate your very clear style of explanation.

There is Cyclothymia bipolar, which has rapid cycling mood swings too

Wow, Dr Marks, this was like a masterclass. Thank you so much.

great video, thank you dr marks

Love your channel. You make things so clear.. Thankyou Doctor ❤✨

What are identity disturbances?

I was diagnosed with BPD when I was 15. I never felt seen with it, and it was a reason for maltreatment and was not often questioned further on. Some practitioners said that It was not a good match, but in the end, I had to seek further evaluation with lot of hassle when I was 39. (Diagnosed with ADHD then) I'm almost certain that it's also autism. What probably led also to the conclusion of BPD, was my premenstrual disphoric disorder. - in pmdd times, I would say I sometimes act if I had BPD. I can say that dbt therapy group helped me, but I felt so much more "in control" of myself than the other participants.

Excellent presentation 👏 and great information ❤️

MAN you're a good teacher, did you know that? :)

Thank you for helping me diagnose myself because my psychiatrist won’t do his job and evaluate me thoroughly. He said I have bipolar disorder but won’t tell me which type

oh boy i came here because i always question if i really have bpd or if im faking it because my symptoms are disappearing. just remembered im taking 3 types of medication and go through therapy so ofc my symptoms are better😭😭

I totally learned 💯 new info on Narcolepsy instead of the stereotypes. Thanks all to the Great Dr. Marks!! US Mental Health needs her on TOP - taking the reins and making serious changes in the system, personnel, and complete overhaul.

Thank you, Dr. Marks.

Some types of severe comorbidities of ADHD can look like BPD or even NPD but they're actually very different

thank you for the clarifications.

So are you saying that BPD can occur in those who haven’t experienced any childhood trauma? I understand the C-PTSD is a better fit for some but I thought BPD was always related to trauma too.

I wish I knew what was wrong with my big sister. She's a gaslighter and mostly emotionally abusive but when I got sick and needed her to take me to the ER she physically abused me on the way there. I don't like her. She's been horrible to me my whole life. She's also got false memories. When I was a kid if I ever showed happiness she would do or say something to make me cry so I grew up being miserable all the time because I couldn't handle the constant abrupt endings of my happy feelings. She lies compulsively and cares a lot about appearing like a good big sister.

Thank you! I used to wonder if I had BPD though not in a severe way After some professional diagnosis and treatment, it's autism.

Thanks very much Dr Marks for this. May I just say, you Look fab! The colour suits you well😊

❤Can you have psychotic episodes in bpd? Is it part of the diagnostic criteria?

The unfortunate part about the medical system and whether it’s physical health or mental health is that they’re 20 years behind and they need to step their game up. This is why so many get misdiagnosed and just slapped the label especially knowing that how many girls and women have been missed for ADHD and ASD. Health professionals have no clue what they’ve done to people and the added distress that they’ve added to peoples lives that is unraveled it and not help them get any better. Not always but majority of the time and it’s time that the health world, whether physical or mental, step their game up and get cracking on properly diagnosing and even more so providing the proper treatment that is going to help people.

Could u pls make a video on structural dissociation and how to cope with it 🥺🥺

Don’t forget codependency. I have that and I was convinced I had BPD. My therapist had to tell me 3 different times that I don’t have it.

Just a fun fact, I played your Video and you spoke fluent German. I Was amazed❤ Turns out there is a Translation of Audio available. Thought you would find it entertaining to watch yourself in a completely different language😂❤

I was dx'd BPD, but it was Autism and DID

I think we should go back to adding emotional dysregulation disorder to the dsm & have a distinction bw the 2

Unfortunately, here in NYC, there are NO Very Experienced and Truly Qualified mental health professionals who accept Medicaid. Lots of LCSW's but they are absolutely worthless. "SUGGESTIONS?"

A have cPTSD and AVPD (longtime/recurring Depression, chronified ED and Adaptation Disorder 2 years ago addings some slightly psychotic symptoms to the mix). It took my psychiatrist years before he was certain about the right diagnose. Especiall concerning Personality Disorders, he wonderd if I may qualify as DPD while I was still living in the same household as my sister and, most of all, my mother who had BPD and other issues. But when I finally managed to move out in my mid 20ies, a really huge step (just one example, mother passive-aggresssively threatened me to commit suicide should I leaver her), it seemed clear that in that case, it was the more circumstances of living. The potential symptoms of DPD just were not really present after, or at least way way less intensely. My father, who does not believe in psychology, has no clue about it and constantly dismisses my issues (and reduces it all to my chronified ED. Which really is "just" a symptom of all m issues, not the core illness. My grandparents and partly sister do the same...) recently was adamant I had BPD. I clearly told him no, he would not listen. Literally said "you inherited that from your *derogative term for mother*" (for context, they divorced uglyly when I was 15 and he was very, VERY condescending about her, being openly glad when she died almost a year ago, and stating that now all my issues should be gone). I guess he may have seen some very basic "documentation" of it, or ust a portrayal in media. It's likely even the only personality disorder he knows the name of. Similar thing happened with Anorexia. 20 Minutes of report, resumé of 3 cases (I saw the same program), and the day after he thinks he knows evereything, stating I am exactly the same, and just don't want to work on me. (all 3 women in that report were so really different from me, really there were more even strikig differences than similarities (the ED) between us. All 3 had that "click" moment that he accuses me refusing to have.) I tell himIt's not that simple and just way more complex and diverse than 20! minutes in main stream media. He tells "no, it IS that simple. You just don't want to change". Maddening, really.... I tried to explain things at least a little, he shuts me up. I even suggested I give him my actual diagnosed, he says he does not care. Did the same with my sister, who accepted. I rather prefer they know the actual thing then engaging in speculations. (and about my sister, she's my emergency contact now, so it's good she knows, especially about my mediaction as well.) I know about the stigma around BPD, and I' sorry for my mother that she faced it at times, I even feel bad for taking it so badly to be mis-called as borderline. But the disrespect and ignorance (but being so cocksure to know-it-all) of my father in that moment really made me angry. And that is genuinely quite the challenge with me. I usually take all sorts of "crap" from people because of my low self-esteem and feeling quilty. Sorry for digressing and the lenghty comment. Thank you for this video. And your other content as well.

Thank you doctor....

Hi dr. can u discuss about mental disorder which resulted from certain types bacterial infection?

I was miss diagnosed with Bipolar II when I was 19. That diagnosis never sat right with me. Turns out that what I really am is auDHD. I didn't find this out until I was in my 40s. Who knew? lol

I very much doubt whether c-ptsd and borderline personality disorder are really two distinct problems. Anyone I ever met with a borderline diagnosis does have a long term trauma history. Some with very clear abuse in their history, others with less obvious abuse but still long term unsafe environments that very much coloured their trust in the world. Either all of them were misdiagnosed and I never met a person with borderline ever, or, the to me way me way more plausible explanation is, it is the same disorder with two different names. If you ask for help for your out of control emotions you are more likely to receive a borderline diagnosis. And when you are seeking help getting over your troubled past you get a c-ptsd diagnosis. What I learned at uni about how diagnostic labels come to be what they are, they are pretty much just a bag of symptoms that often are seen at the time in one person. It is not in any way based on an underlying cause or disease that can be scientificly proven. (even though we are getting a better understanding of underlying causes now, these were not informative for the description of the disorder at the start) I think that depending on a whole range of different biases from the diagnosing professional, personal characteristics of the person seeking help, and what problem they are asking help with swings which label you get. If there is a true difference to these two I would really like to know, but I don't see it. And at least where I live, you are significantly better off with the c-ptsd diagnisis then a borderline one. Borderline is seen as barely treatable and all together a headache by many professionals, and a lot of general psychologist will not treat you and there are epic waiting lists for specialists. Trauma treatment is booming though, new and proven effective treatments are sprouting out of the ground (thanks to veterans for getting traumatized and being guinea pigs for treament). There is way less stigma and way more compassion for being traumatised than for borderline. So it does matter a lot which label you get for how much help there is available to you. Anyway, If I am missing something here, enlighten me..

I have quiet BPD, ADHD, C-PTSD and depression. I was misdiagnosed as autistic as a child, but my symptoms were entirely caused by severe trauma starting from a few months old.

My VA dr just diagnosed me with Borderline Personality Disorder and I'm soooo confused and defeated. How can I get better. What's the day and day steps? Please help.

tracey im sorry i stopped watching you for even just a week you wouldnt believe how far downhill things went 💕😭 if you dont mind answering a question for someone with bipolar 1 and ptsd that dance horrifically when i cycle. but also has developed an eating disorder {ARFID} what would you recommend in a mild identity crisis where youve been taking your medication but you cant relax enough to eat due to the flashbacks. i guess my question is how do you calm down enough to feel safe and eat without triggering a desire to throw up or lose ur appetite in the event ur living at home. and an adult. hypothetically much love 💕

I have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and I have a lot of these symptoms..

Perimenopause also overlaps here

Interesting stuff...

In this video, you focused on how gender bias can impact misdiagnosis..I'm curious how this might happen with race, class, or other biases? Are certain races or social classes of people more or less likely to be misdiagnosed with certain mental health conditions, due to stereotypes or biases the clinician may hold about their demographic? What about ableism--do people with visible disabilities get under-diagnosed because some clinicians may assume their patient's troubles are due to their physical conditions? Very curious about this topic. Thanks!

Substance use disorder is a big one to

Well I have BPD and ADHD plus autism. Some clinicians may say I’m too complicated to treat. But these are just labels really…

Thanks ❤❤❤