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EvangelineSenior Contributor
Hi everyone,
So, I was diagnosed with BPD about a month ago and saying it's been really hard is an understatement... I guess I just wanted to know whether talking to people on a forum actually helps. I've never used a forum before and I've never talked about the disturbing plethora of thoughts in my brain to strangers... Do any of you find talking on here an appropriate way to express how you're feeling?
Thanks xx
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Ant7Senior Contributor
@Evangeline Welcome I have been struggling with depression for about a year I dont have anyone that I can talk to in my life so I have found it really helps to talk on hear. That is just my experiance hope that helps
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ScribblesContributor
Hi Evangeline,
I have BPD too and also have been wanting to use forums or some other outlet as a way of expressing myself.
Maybe we could encourage eachother and others out there who are struggling too?
"The Mighty" is another good resource for reading / posting specifically about different conditions by those who have experienced them.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
Hi @Evangeline and @Scribbles (and @Ant7 and @CheerBear),
Welcome to Forum Land. 
I have BPD and right now Forum Land is my primary source of support. I am extremely socially isolated and only have my GP and psychologist in the real world. I find a genuine sense of connection and belonging on the forums. I also feel super "heard" when I vent out big stuff that is happening in my world. Like @CheerBear said, this is sort-of like journalling, but with the added benefit of knowing that people are hearing me and walking alongside me.
Different people definitely get different things out of the forums. For example, some people spend a lot of time hanging out on the social chatting-type threads (which are under the heading of "enjoying time with others") Personally, I don't do small talk in the real world and thus I don't really spend a lot of time on those threads here in Forum Land.
On the other hand, lately I have been enjoying motivating myself and others to have a go at yoga because we know it has a lot of benefits for mental health. Thus I spend time on the thread "the great yoga adventure."
So you see, there really is something for everyone around here. As to the question of whether it "works," I guess that depends on what "working" looks like for you. Will being here cure BPD? Almost certainly not. Can it be one tool in your toolkit for dealing with BPD? Definitely.
I hope to see you both around in Forum Land @Evangeline and @Scribbles.
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EvangelineSenior Contributor
Hello everyone,
Wow...thank you all for replying. I wasn't sure that anyone would.
@CheerBear, I suppose what I am looking for is some extra support. Like @Phoenix_Rising, I only have my psychologist who I can speak honestly about my mental condition with, and I only get to speak to her once a week. The rest of the time I am on my own. My psychologist suggested that I write an anonymous blog, however, I might feel a bit more comfortable here.
Thank you all for being so welcoming and supportive
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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