Good morning DBT adventurers,

This is an interesting article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-04/the-myths-and-stigma-behind-borderline-personality-disorder/9008414

I particularly like this bit:

"The idea that they're actually manipulating is actually quite incorrect if you look at it cognitively speaking," he said.

"What they're trying to do is get their needs met and also unburden themselves of this emotional distress which gets locked inside them.

I continue to be intrigued by the idea that some people with BPD self-identify as being manipulative. I am curious to know if people arrive at this conclusion themselves, or whether it is what they have been told by mental health professionals (and others). I am super interested in people's thoughts about this.

@NikNik