Is BPD Misdiagnosed With Other Illnesses?

QUESTION:

Dear Dr. Heller,

Hi, I was wondering if Borderline Personality Disorder is often misdiagnosed with other illnesses? I have BPD and I have other diagnosis but I think that they are all a part of the BPD. These include acute anxiety, psychotic episodes, dissociative episodes, OCD, and Anorexia. Could these be a part of my BPD?

DR. HELLER'S ANSWER:

The acute anxiety, psychotic episodes and dissociative episodes are part of stress-induced dysphoria (anxiety, rage, depression and despair). OCD and anorexia are not.

Most individuals with BPD have more than one diagnosis. My screening test may be helpful in this regard.

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