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When you receive a personality disorder diagnosis

My therapist says I have borderline personality disorder and I cannot tell anyone because they will think I am crazy and dangerous like the movies

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between clinical labels and lived experience creates shame that prevents integration and healing.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Personality disorders — complete guide?”

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