“Personality disorders?”
So I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder previously. However, within the past couple of years I have started feeling a little more "different" than normal. I then decided to take a personality test. After taking the test, it informed me that I scored high for 8 possible personality disorders. What exactly does that mean? Would that mean I have DID or what?
36 years old
Complaint duration: 2 years
Medications: N/A
Conditions: Borderline personality disorder
4 Answers
Actually, the answer to your question would be best obtained by seeing a really experienced therapist who would be more interested in your life than your diagnoses.
Online personality tests are not accurate clinical instruments.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sorry to hear that you are experiencing added symptoms. Who administered the personality test? A licensed psychologist? What is their interpretation of the results? Without knowing what test and what were the scores and what was the interpretation, it will not be wise for me to give an opinion. For Borderline personality disorder, dialectic behavior therapy, also known as DBT, is recommended. I would suggest find a DBT specialist in your area and consult with them.
Take care and remain safe.
Dr. Lata Sonpal
Sorry to hear that you are experiencing added symptoms. Who administered the personality test? A licensed psychologist? What is their interpretation of the results? Without knowing what test and what were the scores and what was the interpretation, it will not be wise for me to give an opinion. For Borderline personality disorder, dialectic behavior therapy, also known as DBT, is recommended. I would suggest find a DBT specialist in your area and consult with them.
Take care and remain safe.
Dr. Lata Sonpal
This link does a good job at differentiating Personality Disorders.
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1505.html
It is not unusual to meet criteria for different diagnoses. That said, after reading the link, see a psychologist who specializes in personality disorders to help you see through this maze and develop a dynamic, holistic and systems view for your journey forward regarding treatment.
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1505.html
It is not unusual to meet criteria for different diagnoses. That said, after reading the link, see a psychologist who specializes in personality disorders to help you see through this maze and develop a dynamic, holistic and systems view for your journey forward regarding treatment.
