Borderline Personality Disorder

there is hope @Aussiej @sadmamaand while recovery isnt easy it is possible. im still getting help through MH professionals. ive only been diagnosed with BPD for the past few months but have learnt abit about it in that time. not as much as id hoped but recovery is also about learning.

ive been in the position of wanting to end my life and making attempts. i really advise not to do that. there is hope and there is that light in the tunnel even when you cant see it. my family dont support me nor do i have any friends. when i told my family i was struggling, do you know what they said to me 'stop attention seeking, your making your life harder than what it really is' they still continue to say that now despite my SH, suicidal thoughts and attempts and hospital admissions.

people who havent expereinced mental illness themselves have a very hard time understanding it so get defensive when things they dont understand happen such as panic attacks when all they have to do is sit with us help us breathe through it and we can be on our way.

i get it. ive been there and still continue to be there but i can tell you it does get easier and it does get better. sure at the moment i have more bad days than good BUT the good days still come and those are the ones we have to hold onto when things get tough.

you dont need 'fixing' you need to learn to cope and to manage the disorder and mental illnesses. depression is called a 'shadow' for a reason and that is becasue it follows and lurks around every corner ready to strike. people with BPD are also over sensitive to even the minor things.

please dont give up on yourself casue we arent. we are here to support and guide and help you the best we can

dont be afraid to ask for help EVER! its nothing to be ashamed of as others may think but to me its a sign of strength. its not easy to admit you need help and its very brave.

never take getting help as a sign of weakness take it as a strength