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Word of warning - it's only been very recently that dr.'s have started recognizing BPD in children and it's often misdiagnosed as ADHD - and then everyone wonders why the Ritalin doesn't work - it can even make things worse by triggering more manic behavior than the child would experience otherwise. (I know of what I speak; my boyfriend was one of those kids and didn't get properly diagnosed till his teens.) From what I've learned about BPD, the more episodes an individual has, the harder it gets to treat successfully. Your daughter is still very young and if she's in proper treatment for an accurate dx as a child, she will almost certainly grow up to be *fine*. (You will have raised her to understand the importance of taking medication as prescribed, recognizing symptoms & reaching out for help when needed, etc.) It can be hard to find the right medication or combination for her, and it needs to be monitored & adjusted as she grows, but you're on the right track. Make sure you get a dx that *feels* right - you know your daughter best.
Good luck to you & much love - it may be a bumpy road for a while but you and your daughter will make it through all right.
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