[littlemiss1970]

A little about me...I have a few disorders but borderline is one of the hardest to cope with. It affects almost all aspects of my life. Here is a great example. I'm trying to write a little about my story now and my mind is already trying to twist things into a possible rejection I may get from being here. I'm really worth knowing! : ) I am witty, fun loving and kind. I think of others before myself. Being borderline is tough. It makes me over evaluate almost every facet of my daily life. It's been hard to accept the diagnosis but I'm learning to accept it. All I know is it fits like a glove. Ive learned that I am not my mental illness. I'm me! I also suffer from bipolar 2, anxiety and PTSD. I'd love to hear back from anyone who can offer some tips on being here. All I know is I have a desire to understand and be understood. Thanks for reading my Rambling.

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[shezbut]

Hello littlemiss 1970,

I think that you gave a good self-description. You were able to point out the several positive pieces of yourself. That's great!

In case you haven't checked it out already, you should out FAQ & Community Guidelines. The FAQ gives all sorts of info on how to do everything! Of course, Community Guidelines are just that, guidelines to keep in mind. We aim to be supportive to others here. Different forums, like this one (BPD), try to be especially reassuring and kind to other posters. I like to think that we know that most people aren't like we are. We have a lot of love for others, have been hurt very deeply, and we can understand how difficult life can be, with BPD, at times. Of course, there are positive times as well, but people typically aren't sitting on their computer when they're having a grande time.

A result of that can feel like a lot of negativity in this forum at times. Taking a break here & there works well for me to help me manage my depressive side as well as I can. I also try to post little positives here & there, as I believe that it kind of rubs off sometimes.

Very best wishes to you! Welcome to P.C.

[technigal]

Originally Posted by littlemiss1970

A little about me...I have a few disorders but borderline is one of the hardest to cope with. It affects almost all aspects of my life. Here is a great example. I'm trying to write a little about my story now and my mind is already trying to twist things into a possible rejection I may get from being here. I'm really worth knowing! : ) I am witty, fun loving and kind. I think of others before myself. Being borderline is tough. It makes me over evaluate almost every facet of my daily life. It's been hard to accept the diagnosis but I'm learning to accept it. All I know is it fits like a glove. Ive learned that I am not my mental illness. I'm me! I also suffer from bipolar 2, anxiety and PTSD. I'd love to hear back from anyone who can offer some tips on being here. All I know is I have a desire to understand and be understood. Thanks for reading my Rambling.

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I thought I responded to this earlier but I guess I didn't. Welcome to the group. I have found a lot of acceptance and support since I joined. Everyone who I have encountered have been friendly and supportive, I hope you find the same thing.

You are very correct that we are not our mental illness. It is sometimes easy to be bogged down by our diagnosis and I know I sometimes play the blame game - it is my BPD's fault that I said/did whatever. The truth of the matter is we are complex beings whose mental illness is a part of you but not all of you.

Welcome again!

[littlemiss1970]

Thanks for writing me back! I appreciate the warm welcome. I hope to meet some nice people here who also struggle with bpd. I sometimes wish I was someone else. People just don't understand my issues but I know you guys do. I'm so glad to have found this forum. I hope I can be of help to others too. My bpd affected me yesterday when I was at my insurance agents office. I signed up for life insurance and they asked a question about any accidents or work comp I may have ever filed. It asked me I'd I've ever collected disability and I had to disclose that I am on ssd for my disability. Then the agent changed how he was with me. It wasn't my imagination either. People just judge us and I hate it. I wish people understood that mental illness is just like other physical illnesses. No difference. Now I want to change insurance agents cause I feel judged. What do you guys think? I am paying them my money and I want to be treated with respect.

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[shezbut]

Originally Posted by littlemiss1970

People just judge us and I hate it. I wish people understood that mental illness is just like other physical illnesses. No difference. Now I want to change insurance agents cause I feel judged. What do you guys think? I am paying them my money and I want to be treated with respect.

((( littlemiss1970 )))

That would tick me off too! I agree that we deserve to be treated the same as everyone else. Disabled ~ regardless of the reason ~ or healthy! I would seriously consider looking elsewhere for insurance if my agent treated me like a lowly human too.

Gentle hugs to you.

[littlemiss1970]

Thank you for listening to me. It helped me alot hearing yr point of view. I think I will change insurance agents. They don't respect me then they can't have my business period. God bless you!

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[beloiseau]

Welcome!

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[Fuzzybear]

Welcome to the group