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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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Thank you @BPDSurvivor for the great information

Hello @Bow , @Jacaranda84 , @Snoopy56 , @Judi9877 , @BlueBay

How are you today

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Snoopy56Contributor

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Thanks. I can't share, I am not allowed.

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@Snoopy56 ,

No worries! It's okay if you can't share.

If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask. Remember, these forums respect your anonymity.

We are together in this!

BPDSurvivor

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@Bow ,

Thanks so much for popping around!

You're welcome anytime.

BPDSurvivor

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@Jacaranda84 @Shaz51 @BlueBay @Aniela @Nells @JJ4 @vashi @BPDrose @Luca33 @Sarah_850 @Olliesmum @asdfge @SunflowerMe @magical_journey @Tbo @sarvan @Snoopy56 @sanity41 @Ellan @Laylah @Flossy92 @Bow

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BowSenior Contributor

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Thanks @BPDSurvivor i was diagnosed with BPD back in 2005 I think it was- feels like such a long time ago. Helpful to read and understand a bit more...

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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@Bow ,

I was also diagnosed around that time (2005).

On diagnosis, how did you feel?

People have many different reactions when they are diagnosed. For me, I remembered the discharge letter which stated the diagnosis, and I remember asking "Where to from here." That was it. They sort of shrugged their shoulders and left me. As relieved as I was with the diagnosis, I was none the better because they couldn't give me any guidance in terms of support.

The stigma of BPD made them shrug their shoulders at me....

What was your experience?

BPDSurvivor

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BowSenior Contributor

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@BPDSurvivor i have alot of gaps in my memory from that time, dont know why, alot of things are fuzzy and in bits and pieces. i was a very angry and hostile person, lashing out alot. on way too much medication and scheduled alot. i was given a cancer diagnoses in the middle of all this too and didnt even 'feel' that. i was so numb and out of it.

ive felt the stigma attached to it when presenting to the ED for other medical condition...

i was given the diagnoses of BPD, mild schitzop and severe depression and told id probably end up succeeding at killing myself. oh how i wish i had. im not ok today. dont have any more words sorry

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JupiterSenior Contributor

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Hey @Bow

It sounds like you're sitting with some really heavy feelings today

I'm concerned about you, so I'm going to send you a quick email to touch base. Please take good care of yourself

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

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I am so sorry i haven't replied to yoiu @BPDSurvivor

I haven't been on here lately, and come only every now and then

i am still struggling with getting things through to the family

communication is not a good trait of mine

i struggle to be open with my hubby and kids, i don't know why

maybe it's because they don't validate what i say, so i just keep quiet, it's easier - not really sure

i will read your other posts later and reply, again i am sorry

i hope you are okay, xxoo

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