[Set Me Free]

I imagine BPD is not the only reason we SI but a lot of the times it is. I come to this site because I self injured for a long time and in terrible ways. I am forty eight now and over the years have gained insight into BPD for which I fit every single dsm criteria. BPD offers a miserable life which others can't see and understand and is humiliating to even talk about even to a professional. Even we who suffer from it find our behaviors, thoughts and feelings confusing and frightening. I was told if I made it to forty it would get easier and it kind of did at around age forty-six. It still pops up its horrible head but I can sometimes recognize it now, but sometimes have to just ride it out. I have been institutionalized over eighty times. Even now I find creative and subtle ways to SI but I no longer cut, stab or burn. I feel the pain of every single post but rarely comment unless I think I can help someone about to SI. I could go on and on about what worked and what did not for me but this is not appropriate here. If my experience can help or offer support, please feel free to write. I wish this site existed years ago.

[sugahorse1]

Thanks for sharing. Congrats on overcoming this - I don't imagine it ever is easy. Easier maybe, but never easy.

I am BP, but presume also an overlap with BPD, so I can relate. I don't SI much, but can think about it from time to time when I'm really low.

I think your support and advice would be helpful to anyone that posts here. Please share if you feel comfortable

[Sanada]

Hello Set Me Free.

I agree about finding this site. This site has (would you believe it) being going since 1995ish.
I have found here support I would never had found in real life.
We are 'not' freaks, we are 'not' abnormal.
We are the ones in-touch with our best sides, because we feel. I guess its how we deal with feelings that's important. You help me and I 'promise' to help you.
(I am 41). Age has no bearing on our 'so called' disorders.

Set Me Free. I will promise to help in anyway I can, and you 'promise' to help me in anyway you can. I am sure we can help find our ground in-between ourselfs.


Self harm is a trigger (to me anyhow), a gateway into a part of our inner self that has no key.
We are the key, we are the cure to anything that harms us (even self inflicted).
Support for each other.
((set me free)).....you are not alone.

Believe me when I say you are needed here, you are a good soul. You have done a lot for me in 1 week, I have not had urges for 6 months (kinda) you're replys have given me hope and the message that I am not alone.

Thank you.
Take Good Care
I am Thinking Of You.