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Originally Posted by ECHOES
I think there are levels of seriousness for all illnesses.
Some with a BPD diagnosis are very antisocial and end up being incarcerated for breaking the law. Others struggle in other ways, including daily struggles that interfere with our daily living, career, relationships. These struggles are usually about fears and perceptions that we can explore and work on so that we can feel better.
It's good to want to be alive and work on feeling better!  Life is for learning! |
My impulsivity almost had me arrested. It is a constant struggle for sure. Another reason why BPD is considered serious and is often looked upon differently than other mental health conditions is it cannot be successfully treated with drugs. Drugs are sometimes given to "take off the edge" but they cannot solve the problem. Most BPD traits are learned one way or another or come from being invalidated. In order to "cure" BPD you have to reteach yourself, which is not easy but I don't believe it's impossible. That's where DBT and meditation come in. Don't let anyone tell you it's a hopeless situation and you'll never get better. Sure it's hard, and we all have setbacks, but it CAN be done.