Being new here, I'm not sure what all to start with. So I suppose first of all I'll say that my former therapist told me that I have BPD (which I agree with), but did not officially diagnose me with it because of the attached stigma. She WAS willing to diagnose me with depression very early in our sessions. Both of these things make life very difficult for me. Adding to it within the last year has been my parents' divorce, the realization/acceptance of the emotional abuse I've experienced, the loss of my grandfather, the long-term struggle to quit self harm, and suicide attempts.
While part of me knows I have some sort of strength to get me through all this, as I've clearly made it so far, I attribute a lot of that strength to having a wonderfully supportive boyfriend and my cuddly cat.
My purpose for being here is to make connections with people who experience similar things, to support and be supported, to share in our struggles and help us all make it through.
Hello willow'stree and welcome to the BPD group. I am the moderator of the BPD and Bipolar groups, and I'd like to say I am glad you found us! I think you will find lots of supportive and understanding people here. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to put it in a post or message me. Thanks..............Kisobel
@kisobel I understand exactly what you are dealing with willow’stree, I have been working through the same problems and have been diagnosed with BPD, major depressive disorder, anxiety attacks and agoraphobia. I have attempted suicide more than once and i have been a cutter for quite some time, though it has been month since I actually have cut, i’m doing good. I attribute my good thoughts and strength to my companion dog Sassy, she loves me unconditionally and I have had her ten years so i know what she is telling me when she barks at me at any given time, or in any situation.she is very bossy.