After that, you canget appropriate treatmentbegin to manage your symptoms better, and move forward in your life.
Screenings for BPD should be done face-to-face in person or virtually rather than via an online test.
They are screening instruments that help identify the likelihood of BPD and the need for further evaluation.
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If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911.
Is it Difficult to Get a Diagnosis of BPD?
Borderline personality disorder can be difficult to diagnose.
This is because BPD carries more stigma since it is more difficult to treat than other mental health conditions.
Gender and age can also complicate the diagnostic process.
Additionally, teenagers are less likely to receive a BPD diagnosis.
Summary
Borderline personality disorder can be hard to diagnose.
The symptoms often overlap with other mental health conditions, making a diagnosis hard to pinpoint.
There are no laboratory tests to identify BPD.
It is diagnosed based on the DSM-5 criteria for BPD.
It can take some time to get a diagnosis of BPD.
Mental health practitioners need to first rule out other conditions.
This means it may take several appointments before a conclusive diagnosis can be made.
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