New to B.P.D.

So, I just got diagnosed a week ago with BPD. I had never really heard much about it....then after getting the diagnosis I went home and found all of these websites and places. After reading lots of forums and information I concluded that without a doubt I really am BPD.

I always thought I was weird or abnormal with my feelings of abandoment, self-mutilation, black/white views, and all the other things that go along with it. Apparently there's a disorder for my personality! Wow...I had no idea. To know that I'm not alone makes all the difference in teh world. Especially because I feel alone all the time even when I'm surrounded by people.

If anyone that has been coping with this for a while is reading this...please feel free to msg me. I would like to talk about BPD in more detail....and find out what other similiarities I have with people dealing with this disorder.

I'm like you - I had never even HEARD of Borderline until someone on a parenting message board told me I was Borderline. But the first time I read the symptoms list, I was like - THIS IS ME!! I read the book I Hate You Don't Leave Me, and it was like reading my autobiography. You're not alone.

I think personality disorders - and all mental illnesses - need to have more awareness, so more people know what to look for.

I'd suggest reading I Hate You Don't Leave Me, and Sometimes I Act Crazy (if you have time to read). Lots of good information about the disorder, and what you can do about it.

I'm borderline and before I was diagnosed, I never heard of it. And then one day I was bored and googled it and wow there was tons of info. It really does seem to describe me. In fact I'm thinking of doing my capstone research project on something dealing with borderline. Dunno though. Okay I need to watch the election now.

Welcome Tikka. I'm "that' too if it helps. Then I found out what else they thought. He he. No really, welcome. I have a twisted sense of humor . See ya round'

Welcome tikka..
I'm another "that". I had heard of BPD before, but i didn't know its meaning. Now that I do, I am slightly relieved that I'm not the only one out there who's "like this"



It makes alot of things make sense for me- does anyone else get that?

*raises hand* I'm another BPD among other things. I also had never heard of it before I got slapped with the diagnosis. I unfortunately have other things going on also.

If you have any questions regarding BPD feel free to msg me I'll try to help.

Jbug

Hi Tikka, I was diagnosed with BPD 15 years ago. I was also schizoeffective. I have taken lots of medication over the years and have had lots of hospital admissions. My main feature of bpd is rage. I have been in trouble with the law a few times due to violence with little provocation and I still battle with rage now. I just avoid certain situations. With help you will come to a good place with your disorder. I hope that you have an excellent psychologist and that will be therapy that you can come back to if needed. I had 7 years of cognitive therapy, had a 4 year break, and know I am back again. I was diagnosed recently with Bipolar which bpd can be confused with but the mood patterns where more pronounced and I was delusional, racing thoughts etc. so I am on Lithium now. Still not working- trying to get my life back together. Despite my stubbornness over my lifetime diagnosis, bpd is part of my life and I have more and more respect for its complexity and sheer audacity. It can be nasty but it can be tamed and made peace with. Good luck Tikka. Fight the good fight. My blog The Demon Run if you want to have a look. Sorry cant list url link just yet.