[Greenfins7]

...but it's not new to me! I just read I Hate You Don't Leave Me. Wow, what a scary book! Mt therapist noticed my BPD traits and informed me. I concur. I'm going to start DBT and IOP. Any advice? I'm kind of scared! Thanks, everyone.

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I think that's the one you're looking for?

[Greenfins7]

I apologize. I'm new to PsychCentral, too. I'm used to posting in this forum because I'm bipolar. I will post my query in the appropriate location. Hank you for the redirection, BeteNoir. Cheers!

[tipper1492]

If, and when your medications starts working, you will feel much better. I do. My advice, because I had to in order for it not to interfere with my medications, gave up all alcohol, any mind controlling drugs, except what the doctor gives to you. As a great self gift, I stopped smoking, including pot which I only did when I was alone in B.C. Canada short times last three or four years trips. Just doing there helped me feel much better about self, and my health feels better. I was self medicating before I was diagnosed BP II. I list these because it became so important to me, however I wonder if people much younger than I would have a harder time doing the same. When younger I did too much partying.

[Crazy Hitch]

I agree with the above poster - you were looking for the borderline forum as this is what your central question revolve around.

I've responded to your post in the borderline forum.

Bear in mind there are a few with a dx of bp and bpd here.

I guess it is a matter of figuring out when your posting something about bpd and when you're posting about bp. I use both forums but for different reasons.

Hope that helps.

[Greenfins7]

Originally Posted by Greenfins7

I apologize. I'm new to PsychCentral, too. I'm used to posting in this forum because I'm bipolar. I will post my query in the appropriate location. Hank you for the redirection, BeteNoir. Cheers!

Originally Posted by tipper1492

If, and when your medications starts working, you will feel much better. I do. My advice, because I had to in order for it not to interfere with my medications, gave up all alcohol, any mind controlling drugs, except what the doctor gives to you. As a great self gift, I stopped smoking, including pot which I only did when I was alone in B.C. Canada short times last three or four years trips. Just doing there helped me feel much better about self, and my health feels better. I was self medicating before I was diagnosed BP II. I list these because it became so important to me, however I wonder if people much younger than I would have a harder time doing the same. When younger I did too much partying.

Tipper1492, you must be a history buff. May I ask which meds you are referring to? I just started Lamotragine. Is that one you found helpful? It's only been 3 days. Thank you for your reple. Cheers!