BPD & Family Dog

Hi @AlbertV21 and welcome to the forums.

Its sounds like your whole family is going through an incredibly hard week. I'm very sorry to hear about your dog, it's a very hard call to make, and while your daughter is clearly the main concern currently, I just wanted to make a little space for the hurt that losing a pet brings.

Does your daughter have any current supports in place, such as a therapist? Perhaps it could help to have an emergency session to get through this, if possible.

I'm glad you've been able to reach out here and hope that you feel supported by the community

Thank you @Ru-bee for your kind words. Unfortunately her therapist is away for the next 6 weeks - hence the lengthy episode she is having

Hi @AlbertV21

I can relate to what you are sharing. I have BPD. The emotional pain is REAL. It can be unbearable to the point that "out" is a better option.

After reading your post, one thing I have to say is that if it comes to the point where your daughter is really not safe, it may be worth considering a short 1-2 day inpatient stay - not for any therapeutic work, but for a 'containment' during a situational crisis. If you don't feel she is safe, contact 000 or know you can take her to the emergency department. This is only if you feel she really can't keep herself, as it can also be a difficult experience if she goes against her will.

However, if you feel you can talk her through this, perhaps ask her what she feels will help her manage. These conversations should ideally be done when she is not heightened or upset because as a person with BPD, trying to talk and reason when heightened will only escalate things.

Thoughts?

Hi @AlbertV21 ,

How is everything going? Hope you and your family are okay.

Please know you are not alone. We are thinking about you.

@AlbertV21

Checking in

Trust things are as ok as they can be.

As someone who supports someone with BPD I can echo @tyme thought below

Thinking of you and family

Thinking of you @AlbertV21 ,

How is everything going? How is your loved one?

Hope you and your loved on are okay too @Determined

Hi @AlbertV21 , Just checking in and want you to know we are thinking about you and your loved one.