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Raising Awareness of BPD - Flipping the Script

BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor07 Oct 2020, 2:24 am AEDT

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 Contributor05 Sept 2021, 7:10 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

Hi I am considering calling the clinic out of hours team. Any advice?

Meggle

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OaktreeSenior Contributor05 Sept 2021, 7:17 pm AEST

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I tried ringing for support but can't get through right now! Hopefully they will call back soon.

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor05 Sept 2021, 7:30 pm AEST

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Hi @Oaktree !

I'm certainly up for a chat!

I feel it so important to support each other, particularly when things are tough. A sense of belonging and connection goes a long way in terms of recovery.

What's happening on your side of the world which you'd like to chat about? Anything in particular?

BPDSurvivor

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Unknown userMember05 Sept 2021, 7:36 pm AEST

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Hi @Oaktree,

Sorry to hear you're having a hard night after feeling triggered here. I'm glad you are being proactive and looking after yourself.

Have you tried calling a crisis helpline like Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) or Lifeline (13 11 14)? I encourage you to reach out to them tonight.

Here with you,

Sphinxly

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OaktreeSenior Contributor05 Sept 2021, 7:38 pm AEST

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@Former-Member

Just talked to the out of hours team and they suggested a few different distractions to help out. Thank you for your response.

Meggle

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Unknown userMember05 Sept 2021, 7:41 pm AEST

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So glad to hear @Oaktree 🧡

Take care,

Sphinxly🤗

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor05 Sept 2021, 9:58 pm AEST

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How are you @Oaktree ?

Just checking in.

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OaktreeSenior Contributor05 Sept 2021, 11:47 pm AEST

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Hey @BPDSurvivor

I am ok.

Went to bed.

Just up to take medication.

Then back to sleep.

Thanks for checking in.

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor06 Sept 2021, 7:17 pm AEST

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Has today been better for you @Oaktree ?

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OaktreeSenior Contributor06 Sept 2021, 9:18 pm AEST

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@BPDSurvivor

Yes thanks. My case manager checked in with me this morning. Went to the movies and to choir practice tonight so have had plenty of distractions

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