I am new here as of yesterday, I have been diagnosed only last year with BPD and in my mid-30's. I am not coping too well with my diagnosis and had a major 'crisis' episode at the weekend. I have only just calmed down as of an hour ago.

I find it so challenging living with BPD, although I am told it's only myself that can change my behaviour. I know I must, but I have to reset my whole brain into a better way of thinking (other than the way it's been trained by my parents - shall I say!??)
I am currently engaged in therapy, which I thought was Clinical Psychology, but no, just the 10th round of CBT!

I made it clear how I struggled over the weekend. I am to refer myself back to Psychiatry and also, see a Clinical Psychological Therapist - which is being arranged for me as we speak. I'm pretty sure I need to do some DBT as well.

I agree and empathise greatly with how simplex is feeling. I was annoyed that it took this long to get my diagnosis, however I am now having a new assessment at Psychiatry - I greatly suspect I am bi-polar too. I am not coping, I am a monster and keep practising erratic behaviour. I am very depressed at present.

I also agree with Crypts_Of_The_Mind, it is important to get a correct and accurate diagnosis - even if you have to see 3 specialists to get it!!

Thanks you guys so much. x