A member asked:

Someone mentioned i may have bpd so i looked up the signs, i have 9 of the 9 signs but i worried about going to the doctor, how do i bring it up?

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Dr. Samuel Bayles answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

BPD: borderline personality disorder or bipolar disorder? these are both common issues and any psychiatrist will be open to discussing them and will perform a diagnostic evaluation. if/when you see someone make sure you ask what the diagnosis is and what are the treatment options. borderline PD will require a good psychotherapist.

Answered 8/9/2014

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't be so sure: Please don't be so quick to believe that you have a psychiatric diagnosis. Everybody has many of the symptom on such checklists at some point or another. It depends on frequency & impact. Before a psychiatric diagnosis is made, a physical cause of your symptoms need to be ruled out. See your doctor & tell him what you are feeling, & get a physical & labwork first. Stop alcohol/ idrugs now

Answered 8/9/2014

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