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Feb 01, 2014, 06:17 PM
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I don't think I've known anyone with this dx who is a "mean" or "hateful" person... quite the opposite. One of the roots of this disorder is being invalidated, right? it's sad that good people with this dx are at times treated so shabbily. Just my opinion.
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#2
Feb 01, 2014, 06:20 PM
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You are very correct Fuzzy, it is sad that people treat those of us with BPD so poorly. That is one of the reasons I am glad to have this forum.
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Feb 02, 2014, 09:26 AM
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I'd consider myself a somewhat mean and hateful person, as do plenty of people around me. So I think it does apply to some of us. Well hopefully it's not just me..
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Feb 02, 2014, 09:57 AM
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I really don't know what type of person I am. I definitely am not mean or hateful but I am not as good of a person that I would like to be at the moment. I am trying though, but it is not easy at all!
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Feb 02, 2014, 11:37 AM
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I do agree with you. I certainly don't like the idea of tarring all people with the same diagnosis with the same brush!
On the other hand, I have known a few people who have BPD who are extremely difficult to be around. I'm well aware that it isn't because they are "bad people" and that they've had experiences that have made things very difficult for them. However, they can act in ways that simply aren't acceptable, and it can actually be extremely hurtful for people around them. I do think greater understanding of PDs is important and I think it would be nice if everyone remembered that people are individuals, not diagnoses. But I also think that "we" (people with PDs) should remember how difficult it can be for people around us as well. Sorry if that is a controversial opinion!
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Feb 03, 2014, 10:19 AM
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I don't think we seem like a horrible bunch in general though. I've noticed through reading peoples posts that I am that difficult and hurtful person to be around quite often, but everyone I've spoken to doesn't seem to be that horrible to other people. So I think it applies but a lot less often than people think, sorry for being the type of person who makes it harder for all you nice ones!
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Feb 03, 2014, 09:19 PM
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I am difficult and I know that I can push people. I don't do it because I want to hurt them...I think. I don't know. I feel like I'm an injured wild animal...I'm crying out for help and I can't do it on my own...but if you come near me I'll lash out at you because I'm scared.
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