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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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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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That's a good idea about writing in your journal and taking a photo to show your psych. I think I may try this.
thsnks @Judi9877

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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That's a great idea @BlueBay and @Judi9877 !

And you are so crafty making things @BlueBay . You did mention you even sold some of your creations! Impressive!

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Hi @DrZoidberg @Wol @May22 @Scarlet72 @ArtistZ @Jacques @Sophia1 !

Welcome to our BPD thread. You won't feel alone here.

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@BlueBay wrote:

Hi @Judi9877 @BPDSurvivor @HenryX

I've had similar situations where I have left messages to my GP and he hasn't got back to me. I wait and wait and wait. The next day and I am still waiting. But my anger is progressively getting worse. By this stage I hate him, will never go back. why couldn't he call me back. and then after a while (hours/day) i think ok - maybe he didn't even get my message; or perhaps he was really busy and didn't have time.

But gee that anger increases within minutes.

@BlueBay , i can definitely relate. I'm fuming at the other person and vow to myself never to speak to them again!

Yet you have shown real strength in pausing and thinking about other possible reasons for your pdoc not to respond - I acknowledge and want to celebrate that with you. It's definitely one step in the right direction! Well done!

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Judi9877Senior Contributor

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Hi @BPDSurvivor @BlueBay @HenryX @Faith-and-Hope @Oaktree @Jacques and everyone here. I'm just spending some downtime knitting my Mental Health Recovery Blanket and reminding myself how relaxing it is to be creative and working on something that is both productive and meaningful to me and my mental health journey.

I just thought I'd share a song that I came across whilst watching the AFL Grand Final halftime entertainment show from Birds of Tokyo called 'Unbreakable' which I hadn't heard before but which now resonates with me strongly as part of my recent admission to the inpatient unit and to PARCS. The song is now a favourite as it reminds me that I am strong and as long as I don't let people win as well as my BPD issues and triggers, I am unbreakable and that each day is a new day to try and cope with the the thing called life and her wonderful experiences that come my way. I know that each day, I am having to fight my triggers but I'm also learning more about myself and how to deal with whatever happens to me. The truth is, I've got to accept that choices have consequences and I'm responsible for my choices. I have control over my life and I am slowly learning more about myself and my mental health each day which I'm very much enjoying!

Take care and have a great night!

Judi9877☺️🧶💐

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Judi9877Senior Contributor

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Hi @BPDSurvivor @HenryX @BlueBay @Faith-and-Hope @Oaktree and all forumite friends here. See below of my Mental Health Recovery Blanket that I'm in the process of working on that I've been telling you all about. There's still a fair way to go to make it bed size - 1.8m x 1.8m - but I'm getting there. I hope you like it!

Take care!
Judi9877☺️💐

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor

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Woo-hoo ❣️ Way to go @Judi9877 🎉

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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I love it @Judi9877 , way to go my friend :ok_hand:❤

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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Love the blanket @Judi9877 !

From your posts, it seems like you got a lot out of your PARCs stay. Do you think so?

PARCs was a life saver for me. I could be myself, and I learnt to speak openly about my BPD. I believe these are the types of environments pwBPD do better in. What are your thoughts @Judi9877 ?

@Shaz51 @Faith-and-Hope @BlueBay @HenryX @DrZoidberg @Wol @May22 @Sophia1 @Jacques

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Hello and hugs @BPDSurvivor , @Faith-and-Hope , @Judi9877 , @BlueBay , @HenryX , @Oaktree ❤❤

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