down the rabbit hole of BPD self-diagnosis

remember when I first found out about BPD and felt like the symptoms described EXACTLY what I was going through. I went straight to my BFF Google to find a quiz or test that would tell me whether or not I “had it.” In today’s episode, we’ll take a PychCentral quiz together titled: “borderline personality disorder test.” We’ll also discuss how borderline personality disorder (EUPD) is formally diagnosed, what types of licensed mental health providers are actually qualified to do so, and the drawbacks of relentlessly pursuing a formal diagnosis. Questions answered and topics discussed in this episode: ■ Why so many of us end up typing the phrase “do I have BPD quiz” into Google■ Can an online quiz or test determine whether or not you have a personality disorder? ■ How to treat a person with BPD (EUPD)■ How to get a BPD diagnosis (the pros and cons of taking this path) ■ What types of licensed mental health providers are qualified to formally diagnose someone with BPD■ Questions to ask your therapist to help determine if they are a good fit for you and are up-to-date on current research of personality disorders Recommended resources: ■ Borderline Personality Disorder Test (PsychCentral) FULL ACCESS // CLICK HERE to unlock full future + past episodes and hundreds of hours of bonus content (including voice notes from me) as a Premium Submarine on Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME // CLICK HERE to email me, submit a voicemail, read my Substack, check out my book recommendation list on Amazon, follow me on IG, or listen to my sleep + meditation podcast Night Night Bitch (or visit backfromtheborderline.com) Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.