When you see BPD traits in yourself or in a family member or friend, it is normal to worry about the stigma that can come along with this diagnosis.

When new patients first come to therapy, they often report that they feel anxiety or stress.  As we begin to talk more specifically about their experience we come to understand what they mean by the word “anxiety.” 

Many people wonder if they may be depressed.  Depression is a serious issue and the most prevalent mental health condition in the United States, affecting as many as 1 in 5 women and 1 in 9 men. But, how do you know if what you are feeling is depression, as opposed to just feeling “down”?

You want to find someone who will be able to help you feel better and get unstuck, but it can be scary to imagine opening up to someone new about things that you may have never spoken to anyone about.