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Borderline Personality Disorder or Autism? How About Both?

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It is indeed possible to have a personality disorder and be on the autism spectrum. Many of us autistics have a background loaded with trauma, especially those who grew up undiagnosed or with an intersectional minority identity (LGBTQIA+, BIPOC).

There are also overlapping features between borderline personality disorder and autism spectrum disorder. Here are some overlapping features that come from not only research, but my experience of living with both conditions: 1.

I struggle with regulating my emotions, mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. 2. I sometimes feel lost in my identity, especially from growing up with undiagnosed neurodivergent conditions (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, for example).

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