Posted by Dinah on December 26, 2007, at 16:06:47
In reply to I don't think I have borderline personality anymor, posted by Deneb on December 25, 2007, at 23:49:33
I'd say you've grown a lot and learned a lot. You've learned how to get your needs met in a healthier and more effective way. You've worked hard in a lot of areas of your life, and should congratulate yourself for that.
I'm not sure Axis II disorders are written in stone. It's not like having a broken leg or anything. I'm guessing you can get to the destination of an Axis II disorder in a lot of different ways.
The only benefit I can see to thinking of yourself in diagnostic terms is to make sure you do what you need to do to take care of yourself. It's all too easy to say "I'm ok" and discontinue the things (meds, therapy, etc.) that may be part of feeling ok without a plan to monitor results and put things back in place as necessary.
My therapist sometimes points out that trait in me. I think I'm doing well, so I discard the very things that are keeping me doing well. Then, under stress, things will pop up again. (Like my OCD.)
I'm glad you're feeling well!!
poster:Dinah
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