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I think being able to trust is something that you need to work at yourself-- I can't tell you how to do it.
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Definitely! Continuing therapy and working to help yourself get better is always a good idea :)
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I know some people on our FB page are family members and possibly adult kids of someone with BPD (http://facebook.com/ontheborderline.org). I will look for some more-- if you could email me at contact@ontheborderline.org I will email you what I find (I promise I will not disclose your email address to anyone).
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Is she getting help for her BPD right now (seeing a therapist or taking DBT or anything)? If not, it's a good idea to look into those things.
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Doing things that make me happy, being with people who make me happy, doing things to help myself.
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Yes, we have one! Send your email address to contact@ontheborderline.org and I'll invite you! You can also check out our facebook page at http://facebook.com/ontheborderline.org-- there are links on there to other facebook support groups, too :)
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I am not anywhere close to being a doctor! I'm someone who has overcome depression, BPD traits, and social anxiety.
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What are you doing for yourself so far? I feel like I can't really give you any suggestions if I don't know anything about your situation.
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It is possible to learn to control the symptoms, but I think for most people it's just about learning to manage/cope/live with it.
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I would have to say my boyfriend-- obviously in this case I don't mean physically beautiful (although he is rather handsome!), but beautiful on the inside. He has been there for me, encouraged me, supported me, and loved me unconditionally. I couldn't ask for a better boyfriend (and best friend). He's also just an incredibly kind and generous person in general. Anyone who happens to meet him at some point in their life is incredibly lucky :)
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Try some of these tips: http://anxietyreliefsolutions.com/managing-anxiety-without-drugs
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I don't really have time to look through all the resources I've found and give you a specific answer to these questions, but check out the BPD resources listed on our website: http://ontheborderline.org :)
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I'm not sure what kind of answers you're looking for, and I'm not sure I even have the kind of answers that you're looking for. Feel free to email me at contact@ontheborderline.org and I'll see what I can do to help :)
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If you are being helped my professionals, then I hope things start looking better for you very soon! Maybe talk to them about what you should say to your employer about calling in sick so often. I wish you the best!
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If you talk to your doctor or a therapist about BPD, I'm almost positive that they will not think you're stupid! Talk to them about it and see what they think.
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Medication works for some people-- and they may have to try out many different types of medication before they find one (or a combination) that works for them. Some people argue that medication just masks the symptoms, but doesn't get rid of them-- which I agree with. I also believe that medication can sometimes be useful in getting you back on your feet and feeling well enough to get out there and take control of your symptoms by finding therapy and healthy coping skills that work for you.
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That's great to hear! I'm so glad that you've found therapies and healthy coping skills that work for you :)
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I think that any kind of cutting, even small cuts, suggest that there's a problem.
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I would suggest bringing it up with your doctor if you feel that the BPD symptoms are interfering with your life.
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Our mission is to educate and spread awareness about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), provide people with the resources and information that they need regarding the illness, and support those diagnosed with BPD, as well as their friends and family.
