Posted by Karen_kay on January 16, 2004, at 14:48:54
In reply to Personality disorder as a character issue???, posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 16, 2004, at 3:04:26
You know, I don't get it either. I mean, I read about personality disorders and I swear I have every one I read about. So, I have to go to my therapist and ask him whether or not I actually do have a certain personality disorder. Last time it was Antisocial.
I've been dx with BPD (EEK!) and now I'm completely convinced it suits me. But I think the question is to what degree and how it affects your life. I think the major problem is that there is a spectrum that is often not recognized. I don't habitually threaten suicide, nor do I feel suicidal idealation. And I am constantly alone, and I prefer it. So, I'm left wondering, am I really Borderline.... No way! So, even if my chart says I am, I don't care. Maybe later, I'll have to get it changed. Not exactly sure how to yet. The thing is that many other factors come into play. I've had unstable relationships in the past, due to the fact that I don't enjoy intimate relationships.
The question of character is a good one. I suppose that personality disorders are based on negative or maladaptive traits, therfore the characterists even if they are quirks or marks of character may still be maladaptive and "need adjusting" according to therapists.....I've noticed improvements in my thinking and wouldn't say that I fit the dx anymore, so I don't necessarily think I ever was dx correctly. Maybe I'm just lying to myself. I tend to do that :)
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