[Underhill]

I was finally diagnosed with BPD this summer, after having had BPD symptoms since the age of 16 (and having been previously diagnosed with Bipolar II, Depression, Anxiety, etc...).

It's really scary and at the same time helpful to finally have found my diagnosis.

I am struggling a lot, I have a really hard time coping with "normal" situations and am beating myself up a bit for not being able to cope.

I am posting because I feel lonely and I just want to know others like me are out there and that we can all hope that with hard work, we can improve.

I'm starting a DBT program this week.

hugs to you all.

[atomicc]

Hello Underhill! It's a relief to have a diagnosis, to be able to put a label to your pain.
I know how hard it is to feel normal, I struggle with it daily. It's great you're in a DBT program, I've heard it works wonders. Good luck

[technigal]

I was diagnosed in September but should have been diagnosed almost 7 years ago (maybe I was diagnosed and never told, it was at the same time my dad died so I don't know). I will start DBT in January. I too found that the diagnosis was helpful, everything started to make sense to me.

I am feeling lonely too. My husband works a part-time job evenings at the movie theatre and so most nights it is just me once my son goes to bed. Not that an 8 year old is great company anyway.

I am on disability and expect to be on it for at least a couple of years. My husband thinks I can go back to work in a few months but from the sound of things I will never work full-time again.

[Neweesmea88]

I have a recent diagnosis as well, and before that I was diagnosed bipolar a few years ago. I really struggled with the first diagnosis and am now feeling the same again. It's hard to process at first, that your mind is sick. It's scary and made me feel inferior. But I came to terms with it the first time, after a few months, hopefully I will again. It's kind of like the grieving process, you have to claw your way to acceptance and then the healing can begin. Good luck!

[Aphrodites_Muse]

DBT has been really helpful for me. I won't lie, it is a lot of hard work and a daily challenge. It can take years to get the full benefit from it, but don't get discouraged, keep on pushing...there really is hope out there.

[Maranara]

I am glad to meet you. People usually start this forum not long after being diagnosed or when their coping techniques are not working, or to just know that they're not alone. I know the latter one was my case.

I'm glad you found us...I'm glad all the new members found us, and know that you're NOT alone, that people DO get it, and that it can be hard but that it can also get better. Use us as your sounding board, a place to vent, and a place of encouragement and on your good days, when you can, offer others encouragement as well. We get it, and we're all in this together.

[Maranara]

Originally Posted by technigal

I was diagnosed in September but should have been diagnosed almost 7 years ago (maybe I was diagnosed and never told, it was at the same time my dad died so I don't know). I will start DBT in January. I too found that the diagnosis was helpful, everything started to make sense to me.

I am feeling lonely too. My husband works a part-time job evenings at the movie theatre and so most nights it is just me once my son goes to bed. Not that an 8 year old is great company anyway.

I am on disability and expect to be on it for at least a couple of years. My husband thinks I can go back to work in a few months but from the sound of things I will never work full-time again.

I am 47 years old ans was not officially diagnosed until this past January. I get it.

Do not give up on eventually returning to work. Work provides a sense of fullfillment that you can't get anywhere else, and with today's technology, if your main issue revolves around socializing with others and playing the office game, there's no reason why you can't eventually find something at home working your own hours when you are able. Hang in there and work on getting better and go from there.

You're welcome to join my job seeker's social group if you want... Strictly up to you.

[technigal]

Originally Posted by Maranara

I am 47 years old ans was not officially diagnosed until this past January. I get it.

Do not give up on eventually returning to work. Work provides a sense of fullfillment that you can't get anywhere else, and with today's technology, if your main issue revolves around socializing with others and playing the office game, there's no reason why you can't eventually find something at home working your own hours when you are able. Hang in there and work on getting better and go from there.

You're welcome to join my job seeker's social group if you want... Strictly up to you.

I am 44. My main issue with work is I am a great employee, when I am there. Not sure if it is the depression or BPD but I find ways to not be at work. I do accounting/bookkeeping type work so I could do it at home. My last job was through a temp agency and they have already called to see if I was able to come back to work yet. Right now my doctor is saying 2 years but that might change once I am in DBT. I think the 2 years was based on a year waiting list for DBT but I only need the advanced skills portion so I am able to start sometime in January.

[Angel of Bedlam]

There are MANY out there like you! I was diagnosed this past summer as well and there's comfort in knowing that you finally have a reason for how you act.

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