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Samantha92Contributor
Hello;
So i am new to learning and dealing with BPD. I am not sure how things are going to be honest. I am currently waiting for a yr to start the DBT program. I am trying to learn about BPD as i dont understand it it that well, and there is things out there that is confusing me sometimes. And keeping my brain in reading mode it helps somewhat with things.
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FlotsamSenior Contributor
@Samantha92
Welcome. Youtube can be helpful when reading gets too hard. They tried to diagnose me with BPD but once I learnt about it I knew it wasn’t what was going on with me. When they tried cPTSD on me, everything clicked and made sense. Try not to read and learn all the time, get outside, do things you enjoy.
The mental health journey can be tough so remember to be really kind to yourself.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Welcome, @Samantha92 🙂
I'm going to tag @BPDSurvivor and @tyme who have great insight into BPD.
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @Samantha92 and welcome to the Sane Forums.
I hope you can find the answers you are looking for, or at least a supportive and encouraging community.
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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor
Hey @Samantha92 , Welcome! I’m BPD all over.
I’m here because I’ve seen the other side of BPD and I totally am so grateful for it. BPD has taught me so much.
Ive complete the full MBT treatment for BPD. I’ve also had a short stint of DBT…. All I can say is, Wow… I can’t believe how much my brain and my thinking has changed because of these therapies.
Yes, BPD can be so hard. The emotional pain is searing. It is close to unbearable. And it affects all relationships. Yet coming out of it, I count my blessings and am so grateful for all those that have supported me in my recovery, including these forums.
There IS recovery with BPD.
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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor
Hi @Samantha92 , How are you?
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Samantha92Contributor
I am getting there slowly.
Kinda lost and stuff.
having to wait for this program to start dont help much.
and i have tried to get into seeing someone on a weekly bases but havent had any luck about it as of yet.
and then i tried to see if i coudl get NDIS an they said over the phone i could but then wen i spoke to someone about it they said i may not be able to.
so that has confused me even more.
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tymeModerator
I think the hardest part of accessing NDIS is the idea of BPD being a 'lifelong disability'. Current research shows that many people do recover from it and with therapy, this processes is quickened. Hence it does not fall into the category of being a 'lifelong disability'.
Where people have been successful is when they have other conditions alongside BPD which are deemed to be lifelong and affect many/all functional aspects of life. e.g. communication, self-help, physical health etc.
All I can say, there's no harm in trying? @Samantha92
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