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Here we go again

Here we go again

I've been away from the Forum for a few months.

It all seemed to be going well. I was taking time our to care for me and deal with my health issues on my own.

My partner appears to have BPD. She doesn't want to get help.

I have been managing my various health issues. Just before Christmas I got a scare and needed to get some tests. My partner organised a busy schedule and kept piling activities on.

Last week I mentioned that my blood pressure was getting high and I was a little concerned (I was very concerned, but didn't want to spook her). She showed no interest.

A few days ago, I brought it up again. She blew up... it was my fault.. I'm not doing what I should... why didn't I tell her. (I did tell her but she just ignored it)

Now she's not spoken to me for 3 days and locks herself away. When she does speak, she just yells at me and tells me I don't tell her everything.

We're going on a trip soon and I'm not sure how or if I'll cope.

Here we go again.

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My partner has no interest in getting help. It's for me @tyme

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It sounds like she's not ready @Carlo . It must be so hard on you.

BPD support doesn't just need one to 'accept' help, but actually needs full commitment.

Is there anything you can do to help her see that things are not really working right now?

For the most part of my years, I wasn't ready to get help. It wasn't until I was in the depths of despair and at death's door that I finally surrendered and said I needed help. I wonder if this will be similar for your partner?

Unfortunately, unless something isn't working for them, there's little need to make changes.

Have you asked her why she is not ready to get support?

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