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SICKlySweet · 12:35 AM

Hi I have BPD, I was diagnosed with it 2 1/2 years ago. I was great-ful to hear it so that I could start the ***Proper Treatment*** I have been struggling all my life. In and out of counselors,psychologists and what not.

I am told that you need to have at least 8 or more out of the 10 main symptoms to have BPD.<<<(Don't quote me on that) And that there are many ppl with BPD symptoms that DO NOT have Borderline Personality Disorder. I know you want to find your DX, BUT plz be greatful that you are not. I understand that you may have it, but so far sounds to me that your T (in whatever form) has given you the proper test.

With That Said; Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) could do wonders for the world. Anyone can really benefit from this type of therapy. It is certainly directed for BPD'ers but it really helps the general population. It helps the individual to pay attention to why they are feeling a certain way, it's about being mindful. Slowing things down, and focusing on what works rather than not.

In my city of over a mill, there are only two places in the city that teach DBT. One that is a private practice which is expensive, but a person can get into right away. The other (which I am in) is an outpatient DBT clinic only and a person needs to wait for a 1 year and a half. It's serious stuff, I started a year ago Jan going once a week to my T, and than added another evening of **Group Sessions** which I completed after 8 months last Dec 08. I still need to practice these skills. Plus they are anti-meds UNLESS there are underlying symptoms such as Bi-polar Disorder, and the ppl can not do without their meds. There are also strict rules, and with these I have seen people come and go (many) if you miss more than two group sessions you are discharged and have to wait another year and a half. If you cancel too many one on one time with your T/not calling/they have to chase you down, which was my case at the begining and they give warnings.

If this is your true DX I wish you all the best. BUT if not, plz don't push for it. Unless after 20 tests IDK, I want you to be satisfied with your results and find what best suits your needs.

BPD has a 10% suicidal rate. I am a non-functioning BPD'er. One of my goals with my T is to put aside the thoughts of suicide, which haunt me on a day to day basis, I fantasize about doing it. So I can start to function I am trying real hard to remove that from my mind. Anyways Tangent. I wouldn't wish this DX on anyone.

If you would ever like to chat, PM me, the symptoms that I am.have dealt with are listed on my page too. Take Care.