I have BPD (borderline personality disorder) and that is OK!!

jgvinstl (58)in #bpd • 7 years ago (edited)

What's up everyone?

I'm going to go into a little bit about myself with this entry.

As the title says, I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder two years ago. What is that you ask? Well, I'm going to tell you.

Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness. People with borderline personality disorder experience intense feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last a few hours to days at a time.

Mine manifests in apathy, depression, and anxiety. I also have my fair share of angry episodes.

It is treated with a varying degree of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds.

It is also treated with DBT therepy.

I have tried numerous pharmaceuticals, but the only thing that has truly been working for me is DBT.

I am currently four months into my DBT skills training and therapy sessions. Things are better with the skills I have been learning but, I know I still have a long way to grow.

I have come to accept that I have BPD and it will be a constant thing I have to battle. However, with DBT skills, I feel I have more tools in my toolbelt to deal with my emotions.

Thank you for reading everyone!

I hope you find today a good day for you. Use your skills and make the most of your moments in life.

JGV

#mentalhealth #blog #dbt #selfimage

7 years ago in #bpd by jgvinstl (58)

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clixmoney (76) 7 years ago (edited)

I think that I have the same illness because I feel that I change so much thoughout the day as if I am a lot of persons at the same time, sometimes it's good because such people I think have good fantasy, but sometimes I am tired of being like that and I like the stability. When I understand that we are people and we can be different I feel better. ☺

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jgvinstl (58) 7 years ago

I right here with ya man!

Thank you for commenting.

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binkyprod (67) 7 years ago

I have a friend who has BPD. I myself have CPTSD.

I believe there is a stigma with regards to BPD. I hear a lot of people talking about how BPD people can be, emphasis on can be narcissistic. While I believe we can ALL be narcissistic, I don't see how BPD relate to NPD. While both are personality disorders, one is a group of kind individuals, and the other manipulators. NPD and BPD should not be categorised together in my opinion. I've reasearched narcissists a long time now, since my CPTSD is due to a Narc who also happens to be a Secondary Psychopath.

I think there is much that is misunderstood with regards to Borderline Personality Disorder and ever since my friend opened up to me that that is what he has, I have been trying to research more about it.

Thank you for sharing this post, and I hope to see more int he future. It is very courageous of you to share openly and I encourage you to continue, because for me it has proven to be quite liberating :)

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jgvinstl (58) 7 years ago

Yes, that is why I am sharing this. It gives me a sense if normalcy getting it out there and practicing radical acceptance and accepting reality.

Thank you for the great comment and for reading.

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occupywallets (55) 7 years ago

I was diagnosed with asperger's syndrome a year ago... Thank you for sharing your story with us... We are definitely stronger together!!

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jgvinstl (58) 7 years ago

You are welcome!

I'm focused on getting myself in a better frame of mind. Sharing and being social with others helps build community and gives one a sense of satisfaction.

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ronel (61) 7 years ago

Hey buddy!
Hope you'll alright!

I suggest getting rid of medications, but take it slowly.
I'm not a doctor, just an ordinary person.
I already stop taking medication for more than a decade now.
I experienced nervous breakdown between 2002-2003 and it happened 3 times. My doctor told me to maintain a medicine for life but I didn't take it seriously. I gradually eliminate those medications until I no longer take them. I guess I know more about my self than my doctor.