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Old Jul 25, 2015, 09:30 PM
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Is it just an illusion? Im doing all the work and getting nowhere! Ugh! So frustrated. Bipolar and borderline are a horrible combo to have. Just needed to vent thanks.
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Old Jul 25, 2015, 09:51 PM
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Yes things get better. You just have to hold on until they do.
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Old Jul 25, 2015, 10:58 PM
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Crap i hope so.
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Old Jul 25, 2015, 11:10 PM
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I didn't think it would for a long time but I am finally getting better from a 2.5 year bout of depression. So things can get better.

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Old Jul 25, 2015, 11:11 PM
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Yes they can. I know that it can be extremely hard to see that when things are rough but with work and time it can and will get better.

Hang in there. The work will all pay off eventually.
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Old Jul 25, 2015, 11:42 PM
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They can. But depends on the therapist abilities too.
Is not a given.
There are times I fall into a hole and feel like nothings changed. And my T is quite skilful.
I need help in those moments to understand what has changed.
Change isn't like a whirlwind. That announces its arrival. It's more like a trudging through mud thing.
But when I see or feel the change, it's like being given the keys of the kingdom
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 06:15 AM
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I wonder if it takes years to change? My T said I had some borderline traits but they were offset by my positive character qualities. He said he wouldn't stand up in court and say I had borderline disorder. I wanted to jump out a window at the idea I had BPD
But I wonder if it's because I've had children and I feel connected to them in a way I never did with anyone else? Or if it's because of stuff that happened to me that severed my ability to feel connected to my parents and relatives ? Or I chose not to to prevent further hurt?
I have no idea what it's like to have the disorder or how confusing it would be?
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 06:17 AM
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I wonder if it's triggered by childhood trauma?
On the outside observing their behaviour, I can only wonder they can't see the absurdity of some of their actions and beliefs. But I'm trying to understand where the irrationality comes from. Fear?
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 11:30 AM
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Thanks all for the reassurance! Its much appreciated!
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 10:49 PM
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Yes things to get better. Back in 1999 when i started therapy i was severly anorexic, cutting all the time, had severe PTSD, And DID. I was a wreck.

Now i still have DID and some PTSD, but my life if hugely better and i am much happier. Hard work, but worth it.
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 11:04 PM
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Is it just an illusion? Im doing all the work and getting nowhere! Ugh! So frustrated. Bipolar and borderline are a horrible combo to have. Just needed to vent thanks.
I feel this way too. It's been too long.
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 11:13 PM
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I feel this way too. It's been too long.
Please dont give up hope.
I was severly anorexic for 25 years, and a cutter for longer than that. I was convinced i would never, ever recover. My thinking was so messed up, and being in the spotlight, i was always criticized for how my body looked. I didnt even see any reason to get better, but i wanted to- and thought i couldnt.
Yet here i am today. Happy and healthy. Something i was convinced would never happen,
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Old Jul 26, 2015, 11:36 PM
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I've improved over the years. My issues have at least changed to less life-threatening ones. Now it is more about health and life management and dealing with a driving phobia. I still have bad moments but I'm better at asking for help.
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Old Jul 28, 2015, 06:41 AM
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You sound very frustrated and I can appreciate that. Take baby steps and don't overwhelm yourself and never give up hope.......

Wishing you the best of luck and good health.
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