How do you get officially diagnosed with BPD?

Borderline personality disorder can be diagnosed by a trained mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, therapist, or clinical social worker. Screenings for BPD should be done face-to-face in person or virtually rather than via an online test.

What does it mean when a doctor says your borderline?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a disorder of mood and how a person interacts with others. It’s the most commonly recognised personality disorder.

How is borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosed?

In order to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, a person must exhibit a certain pattern of behavior over a period of time as defined by the American Psychiatric Association.

What should I do if my loved one has BPD?

Allowing their abuse to continue does much more harm than good—and not only for you but also for them. If you or a loved one are struggling with BPD, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.

Why do people with borderline personality disorder refuse treatment?

Many people with borderline personality disorder refuse treatment. It is quite common for people with mental health problems to be resistant to the idea of seeking out treatment. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is very treatable, yet many people with BPD deny that they have a problem or avoid getting help.

Is it possible to get diagnosed with BPD without having BPD?

Besides, before getting diagnosed with any mental health trouble (or, actually, before being diagnosed with anything remotely serious), many other possibilities will be evaluated : only seeing BPD or no BPD as the only options will not help in any way.