Diagnosing BPD

[ExtremeDays]

Another way is to ask "is it a tiring and utterly disappointing task to try to live?" If yes, then you are likely a sufferer. =P

Hmm this may be true, but just to let you know...
I think my spouse, has NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) and they also think this way...but they experience it totally different I guess in a non-feeling kind of feeling (if that makes sense).

They seem to hardly ever (if ever) experience satisfaction with life.Even though they have hope as a Christian, most of this seems to be for the end when they will be in Heaven.Thankfully, those with NPD usually don't try to commit suicide.

 

[catlover]

Unfortunately, soap opera-like interactions are part of the BPD profile. .

I believe it. My mother has a friend who I suspect is BPD...drama..drama...drama wherever my mom's friend goes.

 

[RenewedbyFaith]

They love drama because it makes them feel normal. :shrug:

 

[catlover]

They love drama because it makes them feel normal. :shrug:

All that chaos feels normal...too bad.

 

[Debi1967]

Well put. The soap opera drama parades of BPD-sufferers (I have BPD, so know that I am not insulting anyone purposely =P ) is exactly what drives all of our relationships, friendships, etc., into the ground.

Not Always... Personally and I can only speak for my case.

I am heavily analytical. Drama or chaos makes me actaully shy away from a situation and run instead of persuing it.

BPD's can be typically two types of Control freaks ( again I am not purposing trying to insult anyone I am a control freak and have BPD).

One is that they will control the situation through disorganized and irrational behaviours, or seekers of drama and wanting to be the center of attention.

The Other is they personally are hyper critical of self to the point of analyzing every move they make to make sure that is has rhyme reason and purpose. They do not necessarily care if they are the center of attention. They care only if their own expectations of self which are ridiculously high to the point of not being able to be humanly met are met.

The second classification is the one that I fit into.

 

[alilsa]

I got diagnosed BPD because I cut. Have some depression, some PTSD, some DID, and some anxiety and panic disorders and sometimes I'm clingy and I'm also a loner. I also have some hallucinations. So what were you basing a BPD diagnosis on since cutters are on another thread?

 

[NoobSaibot2006]

hi im new to the site

 

[NoobSaibot2006]

im a person with bpd and i know some things about dealing with it

 

[psalmreader]

Madison, A very sweer person here gave me a website to go to if you wish to learn about BPD. www.bpdcentral.com You go there! It is a wealth of information, and answers so many questions. My x-fiance has this, and it is a very complicated thing. The more you read, the more you will learn!

 

[Strawberry2]

There are some churches out there that have licensed counselors that are also pastors at the church (perhaps in the Biblical Counseling department). Normally you find these type of pastors in bigger churches -- if you are low on money, certainly try that route.

For BPD or any other mental disorder, I would definitely find a licensed counselor or psychologist (no matter where they run their "practice"), just because they know more about it than your average pastor.

 

[madison1101]

Madison, A very sweer person here gave me a website to go to if you wish to learn about BPD. www.bpdcentral.com You go there! It is a wealth of information, and answers so many questions. My x-fiance has this, and it is a very complicated thing. The more you read, the more you will learn!

Psalmreader,
I have had BPD, and have done extensive research on it in graduate school. I have been in therapy for 18 years because of it. I have read tons of journal articles and books written for professionals about it. Why would you think I do not know about BPD?
Madison1101