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Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

cloudcoreSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Hi SANE community!

The 1st to 7th of October 7th, 2021 is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness week. In line with this year’s BPD Awareness week’s theme on Discover Creative Wellbeing, this fortnights Topic Tuesday will be building upon last years campaign which identified gaps in treatment programs for those living with BPD and will be discussing creative ways, outside of traditional therapy, to promote wellbeing for those living with BPD and supporting their recovery. Our special guests will include DBT clinician from NEABPD Family Connections and our community guide, @BPDSurvivor!

This year's campaign has a 3-pronged approach that looks to address gaps for people experiencing the symptoms of BPD, for supporters/carers/families of people living with BPD and for those working professionally with people living with BPD; and asks us to think outside the box in terms of treatment practices, methods and recovery.

Please join us here on Tuesday 5th October 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to discover and discuss about creative ways to support the wellbeing of those living with BPD.

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New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

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Scarlet72Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Couldn’t agree more. Not everyone fits into a neat little box. We are all unique with our experiences.

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DrZoidbergSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

I guess/hope the nurse's comment was an exaggeration, but how sad that the answer to Bipolar and Schizophrenia was seen as medication only (and often still is). Maybe the new skills required to deal with BPD will have additional benefits in helping people with other challenges

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

@DrZoidberg @Wol

I've just looked for some services in Tassie through The BPD Foundation and have come up with:

TAS - Awareness, Belonging, Connection (9-16 Oct)
https://mhct.org/mentalhealthweek/

Safe Spaces & Safe Haven Cafes
Safe Spaces or Safe Haven cafes are an alternative to the Emergency Department for free mental health support, and aim to reduce the incidence of suicide. Life in Mind has prepared this summary as they roll out around Australia.
https://www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/2019/05/taking-a-safe-place-on-the-road-in-break-oday/

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KirstyNEABPDSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

@DrZoidberg, in DBT we often refer to making lemonade out of lemons...there is nothing quite like being in the presence of other people, I agree!

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cloudcoreSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Question 5.

What are some of the strengths of people with BPD, and how do these strengths support recovery?

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Indeed @DrZoidberg !

Having been through years of treatment for my BPD, I can now help others so much more. If it weren't for my BPD diagnosis and treatment, I'd be at a loss when trying to help others.

That's why I have learnt to embrace my BPD.

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Question 5.

Regarding the strengths of pwBPD,

I have moved amongst people with BPD and I can see so many similar traits. I find so many moving on to work in careers that involve helping others including nurses, volunteers, social workers, counsellors, peer workers, teachers. This is a great speaking in itself. I believe people with BPD are highly compassionate, empathetic, and passionate people. When they find something they love to do, they put their all into it. They go out and put others before themselves. They can sense, feel and know what others are going through. They care deeply for others.

What are some qualities you have noticed in people with BPD?

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

I feel that people with BPD are very empathetic. Very kind hearted people should care a lot. Very very sensitive. deep thinkers
@cloudcore @KirstyNEABPD @BPDSurvivor

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KirstyNEABPDSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

@Scarlet72, I'm sorry to hear that about your family. It is disappointing, when and if they are ready there is a lot they can draw upon.

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cloudcoreSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

Hi @ArtistZ and @Wol , welcome to the discussion

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