Raising Awareness of BPD - Flipping the Script

Hi Everyone,

How are you all? Looking to hear how everything is going.

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We are here for each other. You deserve to recover. You deserve to be here.

BPDSurvivor

Hi to everyone passing by,

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Hi everyone!

I read this article tonight which shows the strengths and qualities of people with BPD:

Strengths and Qualities of BPD

Incredible insight. The resilience, empathy, compassion, creativity and passion.

Go for it folks! Aim high! Achieve and succeed!

Your fellow-warrior,

BPDSurvivor

@BlueBay @Andrab @Judi9877 @WIP @Nells @Shaz51 @Aniela @JJ4 @vashi @BPDrose @Luca33 @Sarah_850 @Olliesmum @asdfge @SunflowerMe @magical_journey @Tbo @sarvan @Snoopy56 @Ellan @sanity41 @Laylah @Flossy92 @Bow @BPDSurvivor @Jacaranda84 @LouisianaM @Andrab @Theodora @Et68 @26aqua @LostAngel @Healing_Journey @TG1108 @BPDCarer1 @DJ228 @Name84 @TomRiddle32 @Dec @PAX1741 @Netty78 @PlantLover @Hannahbanana98 @Kaitlynjade97 @LearningWaters

Interesting read @BPDSurvivor

thanks For sharing xx

hello @Oaktree

come and meet some wonderful members @BlueBay , @BPDSurvivor , @Judi9877 , @TideisTurning

Hi guys

Thanks for the intro @Shaz51

I have been struggling a bit lately. I was like well if my case manager doesn't deign to ring me then I won't ring her either. I am not too keen for an appointment but I have been struggling with my feelings. I listened to some advice someone gave me here last night and actually called the clinic today only to be told that my case manager was off sick. I guess I will try again next week. 😞

Meggle

Hiya,

I should have tagged you guys in the previous post but I couldn't remember who had given me the good advice. I am pretty sure there was someone else too in the middle of the night but I can't find it.

@Former-Member @HenryX

Meggle

So glad you have got the tagging down pat @Oaktree looks like you have found this great thread too. Hello to everyone here 🌻🌻

Hi @Oaktree ,

Thanks for sharing!

I was under case management for a number of years. I don't know enough about you, nor your MH to know your needs.

But one thing I know about case management is that they generally use an 'episodic model' of care (unless you are on medication that they need to monitor). Hence, if you don't stay in contact with them, they would be happy to leave you alone.

Many people would do well with case management, but don't 'qualify' for one - consider yourself lucky that you have a case manager. They don't keep you on for the sake of it. When I was under case management, I found it worked best when I showed I wanted their help. It was me who contacted the. It was me who did the following up - and this is what showed that I DID want their help. So in a way, I'm glad you contacted your case manager - open communication is best.

It could be different for you, @Oaktree . But this was my experience. What do you think?

BPDSurvivor

@BlueBay @Andrab @Judi9877 @WIP @Nells @Shaz51 @Aniela @JJ4 @vashi @BPDrose @Luca33 @Sarah_850 @Olliesmum @asdfge @SunflowerMe @magical_journey @Tbo @sarvan @Snoopy56 @Ellan @sanity41 @Laylah @Flossy92 @Bow @BPDSurvivor @Jacaranda84 @LouisianaM @Andrab @Theodora @Et68 @26aqua @LostAngel @Healing_Journey @TG1108 @BPDCarer1 @DJ228 @Name84 @TomRiddle32 @Dec @PAX1741 @Netty78 @PlantLover @Hannahbanana98 @Kaitlynjade97 @LearningWaters @Oaktree

@BlueBay @Andrab @Judi9877 @WIP @Nells @Shaz51 @Aniela @JJ4 @vashi @BPDrose @Luca33 @Sarah_850 @Olliesmum @asdfge @SunflowerMe @magical_journey @Tbo @sarvan @Snoopy56 @Ellan @sanity41 @Laylah @Flossy92 @Bow @BPDSurvivor @Jacaranda84 @LouisianaM @Andrab @Theodora @Et68 @26aqua @LostAngel @Healing_Journey @TG1108 @BPDCarer1 @DJ228 @Name84 @TomRiddle32 @Dec @PAX1741 @Netty78 @PlantLover @Hannahbanana98 @Kaitlynjade97 @LearningWaters

Hi guys, how is everyone going. All has been quiet here on this thread. I am doing ok. I stupidly posted on Facebook about feeling depressed the other day (note to self - don't do that). However, something good came of it. One of the ladies from Church offered to take me out to brunch tomorrow her shout so we can have a chat. So you know what? I am going to let her. The only drawback is that I have to get up early in the morning as we are taking her to get her covid shot beforehand.
Looking forward to doing something normal with someone other than my husband.

Meggle

Hi @Oaktree ,

Thanks for sharing! With lockdown extended here in Victoria, I've been run off my feet to get work done!

Today has been my most hectic day as yet - to the point where I thought I would crash. In the end, as part of self-care, I cancelled my evening work. It just wasn't worth a recovery setback.

Im so glad you are going out for brunch. I'm hanging out to be able to do that too! I'm my mind, I'm also understanding that we may not be able to do it for a while yet...

With your case management, etc, do you have any other supports you have been linked to? If you don't mind me asking, which state/territory do you reside?

Thanks for being here!

BPDSurvivor

@Former-Member @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Judi9877