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crzylilmndfreak · 11-01-2009, 12:03 PM

i was wondering if anyone here may know of anyone, or may have "borderline personality disorder" ?
what your symptoms are,
and what kind of meds are there, or are you taking???

LiLCatuhPiluh · 11-18-2009, 12:55 AM

Hi there,

I came here tonight looking for the same thing. Someone with BPD. I have not been diagnosed by a "doctor" per say, but I have read enough on it to make an educated decision. It was one night while I was ranting in a chat room on this website that someone told me I should look into BPD, that I showed signs of it. It explains so much of my misery and I too am looking for someone who can relate to my world.

LiLCatuhPiluh · 11-18-2009, 01:13 AM

Oh and as for the answer to your questions.....

As for medication, BPD, as far as I have read, is not usually treated with medication. Well not directly. Many who suffer from BPD also suffer from depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. These issues can often be treated with medicine but there is no known medication that is said to cure BPD.

As for symptoms: intense fear of abandonment and trying to avoid it, unpredictable relationships, self-identity issues, reckless behavior, self-harming behaviors, highly volatile emotions, feelings of emptiness, easily provoked rage.

When I think of a way to sum up all the symptoms I just think CRAZY MADNESS.

evmdimples · 11-18-2009, 05:27 AM

It's great that you are open to a diagnosis. That's the first step on the road to recovery/healing. There are a few other disorders that display some of the symptoms of BPD. Best thing is to get a professional assessment/evaluation to confirm what you might have. Then you can move on to the appropriate therapy/therapist. BPD can be managed with DBT, Dialectic Behavior Therapy.

Best of luck!

Overman · 11-19-2009, 08:12 AM

DBT is the best evidence-based practice for the treatment of BPD.

RockyGirl · 11-19-2009, 11:19 AM

Hi, I was diagnosed with BPD last week after over a year of therapy and medication. Look it up on Wikipedia it's got quite a good explanation of what it is on there!!!

You should go see someone if you think you have this disorder because it's not a nice thing to have.

Wishing you well,

Aimee

ogre · 11-20-2009, 10:42 PM

I was recently told that this is what I have. It is totally me. I am on two anti-depressants and antixety meds too!

11-01-2009, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
crzylilmndfreak Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: clovis,Ca. Posts: 257	personality disorder i was wondering if anyone here may know of anyone, or may have "borderline personality disorder" ? what your symptoms are, and what kind of meds are there, or are you taking???

11-18-2009, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
LiLCatuhPiluh Dani T Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 14	I do? Hi there, I came here tonight looking for the same thing. Someone with BPD. I have not been diagnosed by a "doctor" per say, but I have read enough on it to make an educated decision. It was one night while I was ranting in a chat room on this website that someone told me I should look into BPD, that I showed signs of it. It explains so much of my misery and I too am looking for someone who can relate to my world.

11-18-2009, 05:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
evmdimples Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 128	It's great that you are open to a diagnosis. That's the first step on the road to recovery/healing. There are a few other disorders that display some of the symptoms of BPD. Best thing is to get a professional assessment/evaluation to confirm what you might have. Then you can move on to the appropriate therapy/therapist. BPD can be managed with DBT, Dialectic Behavior Therapy. Best of luck! __________________ To err is human, to forgive divine.

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Overman 9/15/08 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: eastern Kansas Posts: 239	DBT is the best evidence-based practice for the treatment of BPD. __________________ "If you can smile whenever anything goes wrong, you are either an idiot or a repairman." (or sober!) ~ Anon

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11-18-2009, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
LiLCatuhPiluh Dani T Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 14	Oh and as for the answer to your questions..... As for medication, BPD, as far as I have read, is not usually treated with medication. Well not directly. Many who suffer from BPD also suffer from depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. These issues can often be treated with medicine but there is no known medication that is said to cure BPD. As for symptoms: intense fear of abandonment and trying to avoid it, unpredictable relationships, self-identity issues, reckless behavior, self-harming behaviors, highly volatile emotions, feelings of emptiness, easily provoked rage. When I think of a way to sum up all the symptoms I just think CRAZY MADNESS.

11-19-2009, 11:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
RockyGirl Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 92	Hi, I was diagnosed with BPD last week after over a year of therapy and medication. Look it up on Wikipedia it's got quite a good explanation of what it is on there!!! You should go see someone if you think you have this disorder because it's not a nice thing to have. Wishing you well, Aimee

11-20-2009, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
ogre Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 59	I was recently told that this is what I have. It is totally me. I am on two anti-depressants and antixety meds too!

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