Bpd

[Karen55oscar]

Hello everyone.

Im 43 years old. I have recently been diagnosed with BPD a couple of days ago. I knew i had it for years but i have been wrongly diagnosed other different illnesses since i was 16. Been on so many medications. Been in and out of mental health. I have been abused by my parents since child hood. Im always up and down with so many emotions. I really need some support. I don't know how to cope with everything. Im recently married 12 months ago. Im tired and warn out. Giving up hope to get better. 

[Alors]

Hope for good

[PengTing]

I'm sorry to hear that, it sounds like its been quite a long road to get the right diagnosis. You mentioned you were recently diagnosed by I'm assuming a psychiatrist? Were they able to provide any information about supports you can access? Your GP can generally also recommend some resources and avenues for support as well. Are any of these possible for you? @Karen55oscar 

[rav3n]

hey there @Karen55oscar welcome!

i'm so sorry to hear about how you were mistreated and misdiagnosed in the past, i can hear how frustrating and exhausting it's been for you. you are not alone here, and we're here to listen. would you mind sharing what sort of supports and strategies you've tried in the past? just want to get an idea of what's has/hasn't worked for you so far so we can look into other suggestions. 

sitting with you 💜

[tyme]

Hey @Karen55oscar ,

I've lived with BPD for many years now. I was diagnosed in my late teens and BPD took away my late teens and the entirety of my early adulthood. Looking back, it was extremely painful. I was well worn out and those around me were done... 

I lived each day hoping it would be the last to end the suffering. 

Today? I'm still here. And I'm glad for it. Things have completely turned on its head. I was fully supported by the public health system and I underwent just over 18 months of intensive MBT treatment (mentalisation based therapy). This was twice a week consisting of both individual and group sessions. So it was a HUGE commitment. It was hard, especially the group element, but that is what made the difference. 

And like you, at first I was diagnosed with bipolar. I also had depression, anxiety and OCD traits. So I was on a plethora of medication.

Long story short. I did not have bipolar but BPD. The medication I took was to help with the anxiety and depression so that I would be able to face therapy. Then the rest of the work was psychotherapy.

Things couldn't be better. Looking back, it was because of my BPD that I've come to experience incredible things. I've met incredible people and I've come to know that BPD is VERY treatable. You just need the right treatment.

Please don't give up. 

Feel free to browse info on Spectrum's website. They are a BPD and trauma specialist service: https://www.spectrumbpd.com.au/education-training/training-for-the-community

Australian BPD Foundation's newsletter also contains heaps of helpful services in each Australian state and come international links:  https://www.bpdfoundation.org.au/

There IS HOPE.

[tyme]

How are you @Karen55oscar ?

[Karen55oscar]

I’m fine. Just very lost. I don’t how to cope with borderline personality disorder