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Old Sep 15, 2015, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Uprwestsdr View Post
Empathy is caring about the feelings of other people. In my experience the last thing a BPD feels is empathy when unloading rage at someone who has done nothing wrong. When was the last time you felt real guilt about hurting someone else?
I'm not certain if that's directed at me or towards any one of us on this thread.
I'll speak for myself, alone.

Written communication is one-dimensional - a lot can get "lost in translation". I can't see your facial expression nor hear the tones in your voice. I can only go by what's on the page. Bearing that in mind, I may be "reading you wrong", but your post - taking it from it's one-dimensional aspect - could be construed as a little hostile. (If I'm wrong, my sincere apologies.)

If, however, I'm guessing correctly you are a bit angry/frustrated...I would bet it's because you were/are on the receiving end of a BPD when they're on a rage-bender. If that's the case - I'm sorry you had/have to go through that. I know it cannot be any fun AT ALL.

At the same time, Psych Central is a place that I consider "safe" to share what's going on for me inside emotionally and mentally. I wouldn't presume to invalidate any of your experience; that's not my (or anybody's) right. I would ask, though, that if I was right in sensing a bit of hostility from you, that you please channel that (hostility/anger) somewhere other than in threads in the BPD sub-forum. Perhaps, if you've been a recipient of BPD non-stellar behavior....this isn't the best choice of forum for you? And (though you may not believe it one bit), I DO say that with the utmost respect intended.

I've not "seen" anybody on this sub-forum that's thrilled to pieces that they have been diagnosed as having BPD. We're not all in here partying like it's 1999. No.
Thanks for this!
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