Posted by Racer on February 1, 2006, at 14:27:48
In reply to Re: Labelled-I didn't even know*trigger* » muffled, posted by alexandra_k on January 31, 2006, at 20:52:37
> >The guy knew nothing about me but apparently diagnosed me bpd.
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> SI is typically considered the hallmark of BPD. If you are female and SI then some clinicians seem to think that is sufficient...
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Around here, some doctors assume any failed suicide attempt is proof positive of BPD, and others seem to say that suicide attempts are signs of BPD IF a suicide note is written. If there's no note, there's no BPD.BPD really is a dumping ground, which is too bad. That diminishes its value as a dx.
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