Welcome to the Borderline Personality Disorder

goldleopard · Mar 30, 2015 at 06:19 AM

Thanks <3

Lovelylady77 · Mar 31, 2015 at 10:18 PM

I have been suffering with bpd for several years and have a very hard time getting my friends and family to open up enough to understand and accept the fact that i have a disability that effects my daily life and decision making and that this disorder is real and not just an excuse for my mistakes and poor decision making. I am very excited that there is a avenue for me to express my emotions and receive positive feedback from others that know exactly what i am going through on a daily basis, so thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Leesh344 · Apr 13, 2015 at 06:06 PM

Thank you!!!

js1988 · Apr 16, 2015 at 09:26 PM

I think that its absolutely amazing that there is a group like this I never had anything like this before. So thank you.

Visje · Apr 19, 2015 at 09:40 AM

Feels like another impulsive decision I'm going to take in my life, but after having suspected severe BPD in me for a few months (before I didn't even know it existed) and having had my suspicions confirmed by a therapist I decided it might be a good idea to try and look for people who are similar, since no one in my environment is able to relate to what I'm going through. A lot of issues that you've touched on here before I could relate to, like the struggle for authenticity someone mentioned, I've experienced that the constant switching between deep sadness and hopelessness and anger and frustration and rage and excitedness makes it hard for others to view these states as genuine, and normally I lack the words to express the feelings anyway. And there's so much of it in my head. I hope to be able to write about things that I hesitate to talk about normally here, and I hope without being too overwhelming or burdening anyone with my problems. I still don't know what feedback this message is going to meet with. Just looking for a point of contact for people like me.

Foreveryoung33 · Apr 25, 2015 at 07:30 AM

What is one thing that an help someone with bpd, until they find a medication/therapy that works..I feel like I just want to be numb at this point.

Ruby R · May 03, 2015 at 02:12 AM

Hello,
Thank you for welcoming me to a safe place to talk about BPD. I live in the UK and don't know anyone else with BPD. I read about BPD symptoms/difficulties about a year ago and recognised myself completely. It was such a relief, as I'd always thought it was just me who felt that way and that I was just terrible at life! To see all the things I struggle with on a daily basis, written down and to know that there are other people who understand what it's like, feels amazing. I would love to chat to you all and offer support where I can. I'm so glad I've found you all.

Asphyxiated · May 09, 2015 at 09:05 PM

Hello. I just joined today, and was encouraged to check in. I'm not quite sure how things work, but I thought I'd give it a try. /).(\

Angelique67 · May 09, 2015 at 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Asphyxiated

Hello. I just joined today, and was encouraged to check in. I'm not quite sure how things work, but I thought I'd give it a try. /).(\

Hi Asphyxiated, glad you found us. Kick off your shoes and get comfy, and post anything you like.

Angelique67 · May 09, 2015 at 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby R

Hello,
Thank you for welcoming me to a safe place to talk about BPD. I live in the UK and don't know anyone else with BPD. I read about BPD symptoms/difficulties about a year ago and recognised myself completely. It was such a relief, as I'd always thought it was just me who felt that way and that I was just terrible at life! To see all the things I struggle with on a daily basis, written down and to know that there are other people who understand what it's like, feels amazing. I would love to chat to you all and offer support where I can. I'm so glad I've found you all.

Hi Ruby R, welcome to the thread and the BPD forum. I hope you'll find a lot of support here.

Asphyxiated · May 09, 2015 at 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelique67

Hi Asphyxiated, glad you found us. Kick off your shoes and get comfy, and post anything you like.

Thank you! <3

Angelique67 · May 09, 2015 at 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Asphyxiated

Thank you! <3

There's a lot to read here, too. There's another check in thread, still not sure what it's called lol. I'm a little distracted at the moment by my bad teeth so forgive me if I disappear or something.

Indeep82 · May 23, 2015 at 02:55 PM

Adderall induced psychosis...has anyone taken adderall for BPD? What was your experience with this?

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jeremiahgirl · May 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruby R

Hello,

Thank you for welcoming me to a safe place to talk about BPD. I live in the UK and don't know anyone else with BPD. I read about BPD symptoms/difficulties about a year ago and recognised myself completely. It was such a relief, as I'd always thought it was just me who felt that way and that I was just terrible at life! To see all the things I struggle with on a daily basis, written down and to know that there are other people who understand what it's like, feels amazing. I would love to chat to you all and offer support where I can. I'm so glad I've found you all.

Hi I'm glad you found us, Welcome!

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GoodLifeABC · May 27, 2015 at 06:43 PM

Hello. I have been doing my own research about BPD treatments. I found out that a Group Therapy for BPD alongside working with a psychologist using DBT weekly is effective. I have a remarkable psychologist and have been working on my BPD for 3 months solid. I want to discuss interpersonal skills, how to handle distress and emotional regulation.

Indeep82 · Jun 14, 2015 at 04:14 PM

Does anyone struggle with not knowing if they can trust their own emotions and thoughts? I'm starting to feel that some people are avoiding me but then I wonder if I am being paranoid and why in the world I even care. And what if I am being paranoid? What if this is a paranoid psychosis? I don't have an active fight or flight instinct. When I'm in danger, I don't tend to realize it. I've been in several situations where I have had had people to literally tell me that I needed to leave or I would get my *** kicked. My therapist thinks that I believe I'm invincible. Maybe for a time I did. Hell I don't know any other reason for some of the stuff I've done this past year. All I know is that I get paranoid that people are out to get me sometimes or that they are distancing themselves from me because they know something about me that I don't. I hate feeling this way! I don't know what to do about it.

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Indeep82 · Jun 14, 2015 at 04:27 PM

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What is one thing that an help someone with bpd, until they find a medication/therapy that works..I feel like I just want to be numb at this point.

I haven't found anything yet that absolutely works. I can get numb with SSRI's but then I have no emotional responses at all and people think I'm weirder than they do now. I'm not in a position in my career where people thinking I'm weird is advantageous in any way. So I try the "fake it til I feel it" approach sometimes but I'm not good at faking my feelings. I hate the way I think most days and I feel like this is a terminal diagnosis. I had found journaling to be a little therapeutic but then I have days where I get so paranoid people will read what I write that I tear it up or, if I have typed it into my notes on my phone, I delete it.

Lani29 · Jun 18, 2015 at 07:29 AM

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Hi

Does anyone have any advice. I keep getting so hurt because I am so sensitive which means that I keep pushing people away. It is from people who know about my condition and they mean well. I get so frustrated by being so sensitive. I can't help how I feel. It's like every day 'life' is just too hard. I can't cope.

Thanks and peace

x

Hello, I am also extremely sensitive and can become immobilized and devastated by what people say to me. I try to stand at a distance and not take everything to heart, but then it feels as though I am not acknowledging my feelings and I am disassociating a bit. In addition, I do not trust my own feelings as being accurate for the situation I am in. I do not know if I am in a bad relationship or not because every week, even daily I can vacillate from being in love to thinking I should leave. It is crazy! Does anyone else relate to this? Please respond if you do.

jeremiahgirl · Jun 25, 2015 at 10:46 AM

Hi, have you looked into reading any books on BPD? There are a number of them out on the market. I would think they could help in understanding more of the condition. I also found learning the DBT skills helped to see how our brains work compared to others ( sensitivity). This has been very positive and helpful to myself and others. Lastly, check on YouTube for others who struggle with similar problems. It did help me. There's a guy by the title "Me and my black table" that's funny and helpful.

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latterme · Jul 21, 2015 at 12:50 AM

I've been reading what borderline personality disorder is but I don't really know what it is. Glad for this new forum.

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GoodLifeABC New Member Member Since May 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 6 8	May 27, 2015 at 06:43 PM #175 Hello. I have been doing my own research about BPD treatments. I found out that a Group Therapy for BPD alongside working with a psychologist using DBT weekly is effective. I have a remarkable psychologist and have been working on my BPD for 3 months solid. I want to discuss interpersonal skills, how to handle distress and emotional regulation.
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latterme Junior Member Member Since Jun 2015 Location: Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines Posts: 14 8 21 hugs given	Jul 21, 2015 at 12:50 AM #180 I've been reading what borderline personality disorder is but I don't really know what it is. Glad for this new forum.
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