[Artchic528]

I have since discovered this disorder and it sounds like something I might have. I plan on discussing this with my Pdoc when I see them next, but until then, what can I do to cope with this?

DBT can help. It even talks about emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

[TishaBuv]

Emotional Dysregulation Disorder also known as BPD.

EDD is what the last psy told me I had.

You cope, try DBT, CBT, take certain meds and vitamins (fish oil) and try to avoid the triggers.

[Artchic528]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_dysregulation

[TishaBuv]

Does that article describe you? Does what it say about early childhood reactions from you as a child resonate with you?

I will defend myself in that I am not the way this describes. My over the top emotional reactions are to certain people who have abused me. These reactions from me seem too much but they are justified after abuse and neglect.

[Artchic528]

I've always been this way. Such is the case with Emotional regulation disorder.

What you describe isn't what the page describes.

[TishaBuv]

Right. I was not a defiant child/baby. I did not have melt downs for small reasons. I was screamed at and abused by my mother, which made me cry...duh. I was once physically abused and humiliated by my father, which made me cry...duh.

So, perhaps we are often misdiagnosed.

As for you, I know you are struggling to find your place in the world, to find meaningful relationships, to move out of your parents home and into being an adult and standing on your own.

For me, living in my parent's house was something I was desperate to be out of. I found my way out and made that happen.

[Artchic528]

Originally Posted by TishaBuv

Right. I was not a defiant child/baby. I did not have melt downs for small reasons. I was screamed at and abused by my mother, which made me cry...duh. I was once physically abused and humiliated by my father, which made me cry...duh.

So, perhaps we are often misdiagnosed.

As for you, I know you are struggling to find your place in the world, to find meaningful relationships, to move out of your parents home and into being an adult and standing on your own.

For me, living in my parent's house was something I was desperate to be out of. I found my way out and made that happen.

Well, you found your way out of one nightmare and into another, right? I think I need to be patient and not rush myself out so I don't wind up in a loveless relationship.

[TishaBuv]

My parents' house wasn't a nightmare. It was just awkward and uncomfortable. I felt I needed to grow up and get out. Plus, it was hard to handle watching my mom scream at my dad and grandma.

Sadly, my marriage has been a nightmare. It is what brought me to PC. I would not call it loveless, though. There is very much love. That's why we haven't ended it.

You'll figure out what's best for you.

[Sunflower123]

I don't know what to advise besides DBT for emotional regulation and see your pdoc as soon as possible. It's sounds like a distressing disorder.