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Originally Posted by Christine001
dont know what i feel atm.
it all makes sense and now i should get help.
I am angry coz i have dealt with this all my life, I am scared of the stigma and people's reaction, I feel I am am inadequate person and a fiailure. Do I tell family and friends, i dont think they will undertsand only that they will feel vindicated for all the hassle i have given them.
Do I have to tell work? I work in mental health service and have done for years.
how did other people cope when they were told?
please help.
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Christine you are not alone. Yes you should get some help. DBT is the best therapy for you. You can manage BPD. I do every day. It's tough work but you can take charge of it and not let it control you.
The stigma for BPD is very strong. People here at PC know that BPD is real and that we are very strong people and that we can get through this. As far as telling family and friends. If you don't feel comfortable yet, please don't. Don't cause any unjust harm to yourself emotionally. You don't need that in your life.
I was told about 3 years ago and I was in shock. At first I was so scared to tell people, even today I am scared to tell certain people so I don't. Other's don't need to know. Only you and your doctors need to know.
I hope you will go and get help. With DBT therapy and medication, you can deal with this and have a good life. I wish you luck and please post as much as you need too. PM if you would like. Take care.