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I have Borderline Personality Disorder

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amlynne		#21	[-]
Posts: 47 (06/27/08 04:44:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Eve wrote; Please do not allow the diagnosis to define in your mind who you are as a person. I mention that because it's an issue I'm struggling with now. I feel like the poster child for mental illness. I just want to encourage you that you can learn to successfully deal with this and fulfill your dreams. Eve that statement really sums it up!!! We can deal with it and fulfill our dreams. It took me awhile to finally come to terms with my PTSD and I really thought I would never be right again. Truth of the matter is I never really had a "normal" life. I have had depression for as long as I can remember, and became addicted to pain and self mutation as a teenager, but kept it hidden pretty well. After my trip to meth hell all these things surfaced, and I couldn't hide it anymore. I did let the PTSD define who I was and it nearly killed me.When I stopped doing that, everything changed!! I keep myself very busy, and that really helps. I also do alot of writing. Who am I to think, what really is "normal" anyway!! Thanks for the post, Amy
debs4321		#22	[-]
Posts: 658 (06/27/08 06:48:53) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I am glad you are getting help for yourself. It is good to read you again Jake. Love, Deb
phoenix		#23	[-]
Posts: 1302 (06/27/08 07:05:59) Forum Friend Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hey Jake, The out-patient program I attended used a program of Marsha Linehan (she pretty much wrote the book on BPD and I think that she even came up with the DBT thing, not sure though), the assumption was that as addicts we were all Borderline. So Google Marsha, there are websites that can set you up with the study/self-help materials, most free. Look into "SMART Recovery", it's free and they kinda work around the DBT model too. If you want to get into some professional group therapy for BPD give Western Psychology a call.
danimal55		#24	[-]
Posts: 7200 (06/27/08 08:08:27) Forum Star Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Me too, I've lived 10 miles from the Canadian border for over 30 years now... I know all aboat this disorder. Up here we go to Eh Eh ....or risk getting "pissed". So many disorders...so little time. TG I'm only.....OCD, ADHD, PTSD, BPD, FAS/FAE, CRS...... Normal Human Experience Now Masqueraded as "Disorders" http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/12/8/how-many-of-these-ridiculous-quot-disorders-quot-do-you-suffer-from.aspx
Robby99.bpdsanctuary		#25	[-]
Posts: 73 (06/27/08 15:04:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have suffered from BPD ( borderline ) for 17 years now and am not in therapy because I live abroad and it is hard but I manage .. I take meds and try to stay connected .. If you have any questions then send me a message and I would be happy to help you understand this complicated and brutal illness.. I am convinced that BPD led to many of my past relapses and could lead to future ones if I am not vigilant and careful - many people who do not have this illness do not understand why we relapse and do the things we do but many people with BPD and Bipolar ( which I also have ) use to escape the emptiness.. I hope you get help and if you need to.. I am here and I know what the madness of this disorder is like.. Live with the pain daily..
LivesWithWolves		#26	[-]
Posts: 1019 (06/27/08 20:16:47) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I believe it is hard for the "Professionals" to diagnose what you are. I think many people (teachers, parents, in-take professionals, etc.) put you in a box. I believe that drugs can make you act as though you have these particular disorders. Or, maybe you do, and have "fallen between the cracks". Perhaps drugs will help you. Perhaps you can do it on your own and make yourself well. Who knows???
SavannahOfLight		#27	[-]
Posts: 176 (06/27/08 21:11:40) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I am also Borderlind (along with a few other things lol). I go to DBT classes and they have helped me tremendously. Look up the disorder and the therapy. I highly recomend DBT. I am so tired right now I would go into it more...if you have specific questions pm me.

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