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Raising Awareness of BPD - Flipping the Script

BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

Raising Awareness of BPD - Flipping the Script

Hi Everyone!


BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) is a highly misunderstood and stigmatised condition. For those who don't know, since 2011, each year 1st to 7th October is BPD AWARENESS WEEK.

This year 2020, the campaign was titled "Flipping the Script" to help people see the 'flip-side' to BPD and change the narrative on BPD. See more at BPDawareness.

As a continuation of raising awareness of BPD from tonight's Topic Tuesday// BPD Awareness– Flipping the script with a special guest from Spectrum// Tues 6th October,7 pm-8:30pm AEDT , I'm wondering if anyone would kindly share their experiences of BPD?

Over the years, I have found it quite challenging to find a social network of people with experiences of BPD. Hence I am hoping to create a network of people and a place where we can 'hang out', share resources, support each other, hear each other out, etc.


@Judi9877 @BlueBay @outlander @Determined @Shaz51 and anyone else.

I'd love to hear from you!

Cheers,

BPDSurvivor

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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Hi @BPDSurvivor

Yes my case manager did refer me to a couple of other services but I only continued on with one of those. A social service. I have a worker that takes me out a couple of times a week along with other clients which has been great to stop me from isolating at home. It is helpful but it's not the same thing as having real friends. I live in the West.

Meggle

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Hello @BPDSurvivor i hope you manage to be kind to yourself, sounds like you are working very hard and also giving lots of time and compassion to everyone on here.

@Oaktree I think you are a very lucky lady having your case manager refer you to other supports. Mine never did. Also how lovely, kind and caring is this person from your church....What a women!

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member

Yes this lady from Church is very kind, caring and generous. I am glad that she reached out. I think it could be just what the doctor ordered

Meggle

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@Oaktree ,

Having supports is a good start. It's like a walking stick to help you tackle the world. Later, you won't need this walking stick/s!

When I was case-managed, I was able to get into PARCs (prevention and recovery centres), I had a peer worker, I had a psychologist, psychiatrist, psycho-social worker etc. Since being discharged from case management late last year, I've now got remaining the same psychosocial worker and psychologist. It's been a HUGE help.

In terms of living in the 'West', you mean WA? I'm just thinking of whether there are supports to share with you in your area.

So glad you could join us here though!

If you ever feel able, I invite I you to share your story or part of your story (no obligation of course). We all have our own story. There's no right or wrong. I find it so amazing how people are so different yet fundamentally have the same needs, feelings, desires.

Any thoughts?

BPDSurvivor

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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@BPDSurvivor

Yes Western Australia. I initially didn't want a case manager and actively fought it but ended up really liking my usual one. I got linked in with the clinic psychologist and I found that really helpful but due to a major manic episode late last year we are on a break. I am not sure I want to go back to the psychologist but I want to talk to them first before I make my final decision about that. I had been seeing my case manager every two weeks for years which is why it's so weird for me that I haven't seen my new one for six weeks and they aren't calling me to book an appointment.

Meggle

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@Oaktree ,

Sorry, I don't know much about services in WA.

For us in VIC, Covid has really stumped a lot of people. It's really hard to get appointments anywhere.

Do you look for BPD-specific services?

BPDSurvivor

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Sharing some lifters for the day.

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@Oaktree

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@Anya11 come and meet some wonderful members @BPDSurvivor , @Oaktree , @Former-Member , @BlueBay , @Judi9877

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Hello @Anya11 ,

Welcome here! If you have any BPD specific questions, experiences, stories, you're more than welcome to share it here.

I've had BPD for as long as I remember. I'm in recovery and am still working on many aspects of my BPD life in order to grow as a person. I don't let BPD hold me back any more. I've learnt to embrace it, work with it, run with it and love it.

We're together in this,

BPDSurvivor

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

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Hi guys please welcome @Janis_J to the forums. She wants to know how to build more self compassion and to be honest I need to know how to do that too. When things happen, I am often embarrassed/ashamed at my reaction/over-reaction and I just hate myself as a result.

@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

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