ME! Kinda sucks, huh? I have done 4 years of DBT and it made a huge difference for me. I am struggling to get moving without someone holding my hand. I wasn't dx'd until I was about 30, but it is obvious looking back at the destruction. I am also bipolar which can be confusing, a lot of the symptoms can overlap, but now that it's been several years I can kind of tease out which is which in most situations. Do you know what DBT is? I got it at community mental health and it has been just life altering for me. You learn all the basic human coping skills that are missing to create borderline personality disorder. I went from an out of control rage-a-holic to being an incredible patient person over time. I still struggle a lot, don't misunderstand, but I can handle sooooooo much more than I could before. {{{hugs}}}}

i'm not borderline, i'm full on bipolar 1, mixed episode w/ suicidal ideation... but i do have some advice for you, try cognitive therapy.. it teaches you how to be mindful of what your doing and how you're feeling. it helps give you tools to deal with the mood fluctuation and just keeps you mindful of what you're doing and how that makes you feel... i did cognitive therapy for three years and that with the right meds, i have a much more even normal mood and disposition.

as far as what your life will be like, its totally up to you.. gather a good support group around you and dont feel bad about letting them know you are have a hard time. being open about whats going on with you will allow people to help.

good luck