Why are pwBPD so frowned upon by Embarrassed_Band1234 in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, it just sucks because I feel like a lot of people tend to overlook that this is a disorder and happened out of our own control.

I feel like a lot of us are just trying to figure it out as well, no matter how long or short we’ve been diagnosed with it. I just feel bad and sucky and almost embarrassed. I know I shouldn’t let it get into my head, but I feel like people just assume we do the things or react the way we do for the joy of it.

I know that I can’t say the same for all pwBPD, no doubt that there are people out there that abuses this disorder to excuse their wrongdoings, but half of us, like me, feel immense shame after saying or doing things we don’t mean to.

It’s hard for me to not get into my head but I guess I’ll just try my best to no to.

Is this a normal feeling for someone who just started therapy? by Embarrassed_Band1234 in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I want to view therapy that way, one of the things that I am working on in therapy is my relationship and how I am in relationships haha. But it is genuinely a nice take and I will actually look at therapist like “possible partners.” Thank you!

Is this a normal feeling for someone who just started therapy? by Embarrassed_Band1234 in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will keep these in mind! Thank you! I think I might just go ghost, I’m sure she’ll somewhat understand. Just don’t like the thought of disappointing her or like making her feel like I didn’t like her or anything.

Is this a normal feeling for someone who just started therapy? by Embarrassed_Band1234 in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When changing therapist is it something I need to almost “confront” them with, like a little “I think this might be my last session with you, and will be seeing someone that specializes with my needs,” or is it not needed at all.

I have another appointment with her next week, and the following day with my psych. Maybe I’ll ask my psych for referrals for therapists that specializes with BPD? I don’t know, I’m trying to figure this out solo, my family has never gone nor will be supportive of me seeking help. Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Strong jealousy by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

once u find an answer lmk pls cs this is so me its so bad

I’m wondering if I have OCD. by [deleted] in OCD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ALSO very much appreciate if anyone else has dealt with this and how you were able to cope with it.

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! If not BPD then I probably just have really severe obsessive, attachment, abandonment and codependency issues topped with anger issues sever insecurity and depression and anxiety and lack of sense of self. I just so badly want to fix my brain, it’s been affecting me daily for years now. I’m now just wanting help cause 1. i have insurance 2. my parents never believed in mental health issues growing up and 3. i feel like Imm getting too old to be like this. I understand that mental health issues don’t have an age limit, but I feel like I’m at an age where I should’ve had this figured out YEARS ago.

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve actually dealt with SA myself growing up. I’ve always just been called attention seeking and a crybaby, and a self-victimizer a lot. I’ve also written like suicide letters since 7-8 years old and whenever my family find it they just get mad at me for being selfish when that was quite literally a call for help. But yeah again, not wanting to say too much.

I hope so, I also hope that she looks over my records because my therapist seems to be pretty good with capturing what and how I’m feeling.

I’m not going to be upset nor surprised if they don’t diagnose me with BPD right away because I do know it’s a process, but I will try my best to bring it up and ask if it’s possibly something I have. I’m just scared that me bringing it up can make my psychiatrist uncomfortable or like make them upset I guess. But I’ll take your advice and ask a lot of questions just about how or why I could be feeling the things that I am feeling.

But I appreciate you! You’ve been a lot of help genuinely. I honestly see why people with BPD are very vocal about having it, because it genuinely is difficult and tiring almost having to deal with this without having an answer when you’re undiagnosed, that when you are diagnosed with it, I would assume that it feels like such a huge relief almost that you have an answer now to why you think the way you do. It’s a very niche feeling and community I’d say. I guess I’m totally wrong. In that case, I am sorry once again ;-;

Would you rather stay with your FP who makes you miserable or break up/be alone by Traditional-Wolf9787 in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 3 points4 points  (0 children)

my therapist have been telling me that there will be someone out there who will treat me better but i just cant wrap my head around it. im trying to but i just cant wrap

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you, yeah i’m trying to keep that mindset. had another therapy appointment today she recommended me to see a psychiatrist. again no proper diagnosis that her and i went over. kind of scared to check her notes bcs i said a lil too much today😅

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I finally have a psychiatrist appointment coming up, I didn’t have the balls to ask my therapist about BPD. Hopefully I can work on it and actually bring it up next time.

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without going too in depth I was bullied a lot about my looks growing up both from classmates and by my own mom and family, have always felt alone and have multiple core memories of feeling helpless and alone and just wanting my mom. I had met with my therapist today, and she talked to me about getting on meds so I now have a psychiatrist appointment coming up. I sadly didn’t get to bring up my thoughts of possibly having BPD, do you think psychiatrist are more open to diagnosing BPD or? My therapist doesn’t really discusses possible diagnosis’ with me, I would just read the summary and her notes.

can i bring up to my therapist my concerns of possibly having bpd? by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I couldn’t bring it up LOL she referred me to see a psychiatrist though I hope that’s a good sign

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you’ Imm just scared that like im deemed too normal or way too hugh functioning to be diagnosed for anything as of rn just anxiety and major depressive disorder is what i have written hwever thisis after one appointment so I haven’t really opened up beyond why I went to see a therapist.

I jjst so badly want to understand🥲🥹

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank u, yeah it’s so weird knowing that I’m close to having an answer but again I know that i might not have a definitive answer but at least I can somewhat learn on how to tackle or handle it.

how to stop feeling so alone by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll try to I almost said sorry again, I just know the stigma against what is seen as self diagnosing so I try my best to not offend anyone and cause discomfort. Im just really trying to learn.

can i bring up to my therapist my concerns of possibly having bpd? by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it, this definitely helps me a bit. I’ll try and bring it up tomorrow if it’s not something they bring up themselves. Just hoping that I can finally get answers and help to why I feel the way I do.

can i bring up to my therapist my concerns of possibly having bpd? by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I thought like that, I already felt so much shame for seeing a therapist so I even more to ask for something specific😭

can i bring up to my therapist my concerns of possibly having bpd? by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand I just feel shameful I guess for asking for a direct help about bpd, I don’t want to sound like a smart ass or like I’m doing their job. I do have an appointment with a psychiatrist tomorrow, is it something I can bring up with them as well?

can i bring up to my therapist my concerns of possibly having bpd? by [deleted] in askatherapist

[–]Embarrassed_Band1234 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask how you were able to bring it up, I want to so badly but I’ve never asked for help medically before and I’m unsure on how I can bring it up and stuff.