https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/bpd-new-diagnosis/m-p/568166#M91496 <P>Oh dear, the feeling could be a symptom I.e. abandonment or unrelated.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I was recently diagnosed as an older woman, BPD - compensated... so I learnt how to get through and functionwith no intervention... the same quack noted that I am a flirt, yes a psychiatrist was paid over 400 to make me feel uncomfortable because he found me attractive...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Although I do believe this diagnosis is true for some, don't let it define you.</P><P>You may just be strong and don't conform to traditional rules...&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>We do all sit within an interesting spectrum, work on your confidence, reflection and if you feel like the diagnosis is correct, EDMR is like magic x promise</P> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:49:56 GMT ReadyForChange 2023-06-17T19:49:56Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/bpd-new-diagnosis/m-p/568163#M91495 <P>recently diagnosed w bpd. it all makes sense and feels validating but i’m scared of the stigma. i’ve even noticed my bf has withdrawn since i told him about it <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:43:39 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/bpd-new-diagnosis/m-p/568163#M91495 anon_1475 2023-06-17T17:43:39Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/bpd-new-diagnosis/m-p/568166#M91496 <P>Oh dear, the feeling could be a symptom I.e. abandonment or unrelated.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I was recently diagnosed as an older woman, BPD - compensated... so I learnt how to get through and functionwith no intervention... the same quack noted that I am a flirt, yes a psychiatrist was paid over 400 to make me feel uncomfortable because he found me attractive...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Although I do believe this diagnosis is true for some, don't let it define you.</P><P>You may just be strong and don't conform to traditional rules...&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>We do all sit within an interesting spectrum, work on your confidence, reflection and if you feel like the diagnosis is correct, EDMR is like magic x promise</P> Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:49:56 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/long-term-support-over-the/bpd-new-diagnosis/m-p/568166#M91496 ReadyForChange 2023-06-17T19:49:56Z