I've heard that a lot. And sometimes, when I'm feeling good, I buy into it a little. I think, yeah, I can keep this up. Just keep thinking happy thoughts. And then life happens and my BPD kicks in and a meltdown occurs.

My family is really, really good at spouting off these one liners. "Just keep at it. Stay positive. Exercise really is the key to feeling better. Stay focused. You can do it. Keep pushing." These are all things my dad says on a daily basis. Generally, when I don't know what to say to someone, I fall back on these as opposed to the awkward feeling of not knowing what to say. I hate that I do it and I'm trying to stop. It's just so ingrained.

One of the things I hated most was when my dad told me (and still tells me sometimes) to stop being so sensitive. This is an incredibly huge trigger for me. It will start a terrible rage in me and it takes everything I have to control it.

I apologize if I've ever come off as being insincere in my responses. I try to stay upbeat for everyone, even when I'm feeling completely depressed or frustrated.