Not true actually but an LCSW or two have hinted that I have Borderline Personality disorder to go along with my Bi-Polar. Recently i spent nine days in a psych ward after I wanted to die. Is there anyone else here that has this?
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Yes, I have BPD, and Bi-polar. LCSWs are qualified to diagnose you. They are therapists, and sometimes are very good at working with people with personality disorders.
Borderline Personality Disorder is not an organic problem. There is nothing in the brain that makes me borderline. It is behavior patterns and thinking patterns that I learned to survive in my chaotic, abusive childhood. Patterns can be unlearned, and take a lot of hard work, which I fought doing for a very long time. The harder I worked the better I did.
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Borderline Personality Disorder is not an organic problem. There is nothing in the brain that makes me borderline. It is behavior patterns and thinking patterns that I learned to survive in my chaotic, abusive childhood. Patterns can be unlearned, and take a lot of hard work, which I fought doing for a very long time. The harder I worked the better I did.
What would you like to know?
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I am learning quite a bit about this "disorder". I think the hardest part for me to this point is wanting to be a "real" person. I cannot help but wonder if I will be able to grasp all that needs to be grasped of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the other things.
"Although experts know that people with borderline personality disorder have impaired function in parts of the brain, it is still not clear whether the problems are caused by-or are a consequence of-the disorder. " Web MD
I dunno, I didn't as far as I know have an abusive chaotic childhood, not in the classic sense. I think I had a lonely childhood, but I really don't fit the mold there. i guess I just wanted to know if there were any other active members here, where they go to get online help if they do, or if being a Christian has helped them in their struggle.
Thanks for responding.
"Although experts know that people with borderline personality disorder have impaired function in parts of the brain, it is still not clear whether the problems are caused by-or are a consequence of-the disorder. " Web MD
I dunno, I didn't as far as I know have an abusive chaotic childhood, not in the classic sense. I think I had a lonely childhood, but I really don't fit the mold there. i guess I just wanted to know if there were any other active members here, where they go to get online help if they do, or if being a Christian has helped them in their struggle.
Thanks for responding.
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Being a Christian has given my a guide for my life. It has provided me with women who could guide me in my walk with the Lord, and love me unconditionally. It has provided me with the power of the Holy Spirit to make the often painful changes that I have had to make in my behavior and thinking. It has also provided me with the ability to learn to forgive myself and love myself.
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Wow, Madison, I really need that kind of help. The ability to learn to forgive myself, and to love myself. You are very lucky.
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I was just diagnosed with BPD. If anyone can talk with me one on one, please message me. Kristen
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