Home Menu

Menu



advertisement
Reply
Thread Tools Display Modes
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 15, 2024 at 10:29 AM
  #81
Last week I got "The Borderline Personality Workbook" by Daniel J. Fox and have been working on it in my free time. The first part is understanding how BPD afffects you, how much of it probably developed from environment vs genetics, finding your attachment style and subtype. I like looking at and figuring out this stuff. It helps me see "oh, hey, this is a BPD thing," or "oh yeah, I do that, probably not the healthiest thing, and I can work to unlearn that and replace it with something else." Not sure how helpful it's going to be in the long run in terms of thinking/feeling/behaving in a more tolerable manner, but we'll see. Doing DBT atm in therapy too and practicing my skills as I'm taught.

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Thanks for this!
Blue_Bird

advertisement
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 15, 2024 at 10:33 AM
  #82
Quote:
Originally Posted by MuddyBoots View Post
Last week I got "The Borderline Personality Workbook" by Daniel J. Fox and have been working on it in my free time. The first part is understanding how BPD afffects you, how much of it probably developed from environment vs genetics, finding your attachment style and subtype. I like looking at and figuring out this stuff. It helps me see "oh, hey, this is a BPD thing," or "oh yeah, I do that, probably not the healthiest thing, and I can work to unlearn that and replace it with something else." Not sure how helpful it's going to be in the long run in terms of thinking/feeling/behaving in a more tolerable manner, but we'll see. Doing DBT atm in therapy too and practicing my skills as I'm taught.
I have that same workbook, it’s really good. I also have another DBT book by the same publisher new harbinger , called The Dialectical Behavior therapy workbook which is also really good. I printed out the accompanying worksheets that go with it since I got them as ebooks. You can find the printable stuff on new harbingers website. I like that I can make as many copies of the different worksheets as I like so I can do them over and over again

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
 
Thanks for this!
MuddyBoots
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 25, 2024 at 08:50 AM
  #83
I was actually looking for that DBT workbook, but the bookstore didn't have it so I got the one I mentioned instead. The workbook kinda sucks to go through especially now that I'm at the part where I recognize my behaviors, benefits, and long term consequences, but it's obviously important to know that stuff so I can work on it.

I'm still working on DBT in therapy. I feel like (and my therapist agrees on this one) that I have the general knowledge of DBT perspectives and can think that way in my head, but I have a hard time actually feeling and applying that stuff.

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird
 
Thanks for this!
Blue_Bird
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 25, 2024 at 09:01 AM
  #84
By the way @Blue_Bird I love how you still have the one-foot avatar

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird
 
Thanks for this!
Blue_Bird
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 25, 2024 at 09:20 AM
  #85
Quote:
Originally Posted by MuddyBoots View Post
By the way @Blue_Bird I love how you still have the one-foot avatar
Yup I kept it up

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 25, 2024 at 09:21 AM
  #86
I dissociated yesterday evening. The only thing that helped it was going to sleep because that seems to reset my brain when nothing else is helping

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 26, 2024 at 01:39 PM
  #87
Massively struggling with the highs and lows and rights and lefts today. I went to get groceries today, and of course every single Market Basket in NH has a liquor store nearby, usually in the same plaza at that. I've been super struggling with wanting to drink lately, but I managed to keep focused on getting my shyt and coming home. I'm not saying I didn't cry in the grocery store, again in the car, and again when I got back. I'm not saying I'm not trying so hard to fight off sui thoughts right now. But I guess I'm doing it so why should I or anyone else care that if the littlest thing happens right now I'm going to fly off the handle when I'm not there?

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 26, 2024 at 09:22 PM
  #88
I had a much better day today than I had yesterday. For one, I didn't have a panic attack. Also something my friend ordered me came in the mail today so that was nice! I rearranged my furniture and it looks a lot better. I feel mentally balanced today. I did some exercises. I also meditated and journaled. I ate healthy, took my meds. Watched 2 movies, played some videogames, read and finished a book. Tomorrow will be even better because I'm adding back in the treadmill to my daily routine. I took a break from that due to lack of motivation. It's beena a week and a half since I started the vitamin D supplement my psychiatrist prescribed and my energy levels are soo much better it's unbelievable. I always thought my lack of energy was from my meds but maybe it wasn't. I was very deficient in vitamin D according to my bloodwork. Anyway, yeah good day today!

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 26, 2024 at 09:23 PM
  #89
Quote:
Originally Posted by MuddyBoots View Post
Massively struggling with the highs and lows and rights and lefts today. I went to get groceries today, and of course every single Market Basket in NH has a liquor store nearby, usually in the same plaza at that. I've been super struggling with wanting to drink lately, but I managed to keep focused on getting my shyt and coming home. I'm not saying I didn't cry in the grocery store, again in the car, and again when I got back. I'm not saying I'm not trying so hard to fight off sui thoughts right now. But I guess I'm doing it so why should I or anyone else care that if the littlest thing happens right now I'm going to fly off the handle when I'm not there?
That's awesome you were able to avoid buying it, great job and be proud

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Thanks for this!
MuddyBoots
anywhereanyone
New Member
 
Member Since Jul 2024
Location: united states
Posts: 1
Question Jul 27, 2024 at 12:03 AM
  #90
new member w BPD

rn I'm kinda eery & confused & lost
anywhereanyone is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird, MuddyBoots
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 27, 2024 at 07:32 AM
  #91
Welcome to MSF @anywhereanyone! I hope you can find some solace here. Hope you're feeling better today.

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 27, 2024 at 07:06 PM
  #92
"This too shall pass."

WHEN?????? Oh yeah, in ten minutes, but then that stupid mofo comes back like a boomerang.

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 30, 2024 at 02:45 PM
  #93
I'm doing relatively good, I'm going to the movie theater tomorrow. By myself. So that will be nice, and a good way to challenge my anxiety about going places myself

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
 
Thanks for this!
MuddyBoots
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 30, 2024 at 02:47 PM
  #94
Quote:
Originally Posted by MuddyBoots View Post
"This too shall pass."

WHEN?????? Oh yeah, in ten minutes, but then that stupid mofo comes back like a boomerang.
I hate this too, it always passes but it always comes back It's so annoying.

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 30, 2024 at 02:55 PM
  #95
I'm trying to learn to make wise mind decisions. I am a very impulsive person. So I'm trying to put the brakes on my impulsiveness and think through my actions and decisions more

Anyway, yeah my anxiety comes and goes lately. Sometimes it's there sometimes it's not. Sometimes there's days I panic and dissociate, somedays I have no panic or dissociation and feel great. Idk how to really predict it. I wish I could. I guess the best I can do is just get through it when it happens.

Some things that help me when I'm dissociating or panicking:

sleep really helps reset my brain

or

laying down under my weighted blanket and just closing my eyes helps too, with like a podcast or something on because I can't cope with silence it makes my anxiety worse

Other things that help:

Ice packs, I bought a 2 pack of ice packs awhile back on amazon, I always forget I have them in the freezer, but when I use them they are extremely effective at shocking me out of dissociation and panic

Sometimes watching shows or movies helps, or playing a game that requires focus.

Cleaning helps, it's a good distraction that requires physical activity. And a better environment equals better mental health.

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
 
Thanks for this!
MuddyBoots
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 30, 2024 at 03:43 PM
  #96
I hate that you're right, Bluebird. I am very much in emotion mind right now and have no clue how to get into wise mind. Well, I can think like I'm there if I spend all my effort getting and staying there, but actually staying in and acting like I'm there? Different story.

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 30, 2024 at 08:51 PM
  #97
trigger for drug use

Possible trigger:

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
MuddyBoots
Monster on the Hill
 
MuddyBoots's Avatar
 
Member Since Sep 2020
Location: by the river
Posts: 5,426 (SuperPoster!)
4
6,332 hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 31, 2024 at 07:25 AM
  #98
I got like two hours of sleep last night, and now I'm really hungover. Another day of fighting SI here we gooo

__________________
[Insert thought-provoking and comedic quote here]
MuddyBoots is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
Blue_Bird
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 31, 2024 at 02:59 PM
  #99
Proud of myself! Went to the movie theater by myself today! Really enjoyed the movie. That is something I’m gonna start doing more often

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
 
Thanks for this!
MuddyBoots
Blue_Bird
Legendary Wise Elder
 
Blue_Bird's Avatar
 
Member Since Jun 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 37,405 (SuperPoster!)
11
14.9k hugs
given
PC PoohBah!
Default Jul 31, 2024 at 02:59 PM
  #100
Quote:
Originally Posted by MuddyBoots View Post
I got like two hours of sleep last night, and now I'm really hungover. Another day of fighting SI here we gooo
I hope things improve soon for you

__________________
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
Blue_Bird is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 
Hugs from:
MuddyBoots
 
Thanks for this!
MuddyBoots
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:28 AM.
Powered by vBulletin® — Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.



 

My Support Forums

My Support Forums is the online community that was originally begun as the Psych Central Forums in 2001. It now runs as an independent self-help support group community for mental health, personality, and psychological issues and is overseen by a group of dedicated, caring volunteers from around the world.

 

Helplines and Lifelines

The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor or mental health professional before trying anything you read here.