I used to have a dual diagnosis but my p-doc sort of stepped away from BPD during our appointment a few weeks ago. I have been doing well lately so I'll share some of what has helped me. BTW I take Depakote.

First and foremost, find conviction in doing what is best for you. Don't try to please everyone else or follow their lead. In the end, everyone else will benefit.

Recalibrate life and find enjoyment in simple things like driving around with the sunroof down, listening to birds, staring out the window, or cooking something fun.

Keep a healthy routine - work out, walk, meditate, get some sleep, eat well, watch your booze. Stick with it and be consistent - treat it like a 12 Step program.

De emphasize things like work or trying to keep up with everyone socially. We can still do our jobs and go out here and there without going overboard to a point where we screw ourselves into the ground.

Maintain perspective - this might be a lifelong challenge but it doesn't have to be a *struggle*. Don't search for a cure......IMO, there is none.

Try (if you can) to consider your diagnosis a blessing because now we know what to do.

OK good luck. Rock on.