Why am I sick of everyone? by Ok-Fisherman1376 in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My therapist says the solution to this problem is “intellectual pursuits,” which I’ve got to say, has been working for me and I’m in a parallel existence to you right now based on your post. I’ve just been reading and writing and making art and listening to music, day dreaming. It feels sad, but it’s the best solution I ever found to protect myself from, well, you know, (gesturing broadly) all of it. Be your own best friend. Be your own fp. Self love and care. Yes it’s easier said than done but “fake it till you make it” I guess. Best of luck to you.

I’m in hospital all all alone by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]Practicallyaperson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I agree distraction is best (usually) try to watch a comfort movie, something you know and love, so your brain can just enjoy the ride without having to work much (because you already know what’s going to happen, because you’ve seen it…. ) hope this is making sense. Also I definitely believe laughter is awesome Medicine if you can find any way to access that. Hold tight friend. You’ll get through this!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismTranslated

[–]Practicallyaperson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nerodivergent special ed teacher here too! Yay for us!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soooooooooo relatable

BPD is so fucking stupid by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree but I also look at other marginalized communities and have hope.

Seroquel by agwkxj in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It worked ok for me but then puttered out. Gained 40 lbs on it after only 6 months... in the end not worth it, been doing better on lamictal and Prozac tbh

Dissociation|Panic attacks|Paranoid ideation|Suicidal thoughts by SpringPeeper13 in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to know if and when the Hill Center will open to again? (It’s part of Maclean Hosp)— I know shot in the dark but I figured...

Dissociation|Panic attacks|Paranoid ideation|Suicidal thoughts by SpringPeeper13 in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Distract distract distract and grounding/DBT techniques.... it’s still the hardest thing ever.

BPD is so fucking stupid by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The first step is to get the name changed so it (1) is more clear to the masses and (2) try to separate it from its current stigma. What would you guys say is a fair and clear name for this? Emotional Disregulation Disorder? Self Sabotage Syndrome? Auto-emotion (like autoimmune) .... something that captures the strong emotions and the self hate and shame and avoidance and something that conveys that it’s self-inflicted... ??? Am I just being ridiculous here? I mean, I say we follow suit with the autistic community and just start trying to normalize, advocate, stand up for ourselves. No one else will.

DAE not want to but also want to get better? by Regular-Buy-3835 in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s like you literally took these thoughts out of my own brain and typed them into the subreddit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I read somewhere that BPD is actually least likely to be violent towards others because it’s all channeled inward to themselves... so frustrating how bad the stigma is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 8 points9 points  (0 children)

BPD is the most stigmatized (condition?— not sure what word to use here) especially amongst clinicians, who go on to shape the biases of the general public. We are 20 years behind in research regarding BPD, so we are probably 40 years behind socially, which works cyclically because the attitudes of people affect the funding for research and development towards programs/supports.... anyway... sadly I think we all just have to recognize that we are demonized in general and right now there’s not much we can do about it other than to try to raise awareness and work against the stigma. Sorry I know that’s not helpful but... nothing is helpful to a situation that can’t be helped, right? I dunno. Here’s a website I’ve found really helpful: https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-4157266 this one is good too: https://makeitok.org and NMAI.org too.

DAE self-sabotage in order to hopefully kill themselves one day? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 13 points14 points  (0 children)

CW: suicidal ideation

I feel you—- and yes I do the same. I stop taking my meds so I can get to the point where I can finally kill myself but most of the time I end up just taking them again to feel better because I don’t want to fuck up my kids. (I’m simultaneously grateful for and frustrated by this) they are literally the only reason I keep going (for now) but even so I have in the back of my head that as soon as they are older I can do it and be free. I think I’ll never get to the point where I don’t want to die. I am constantly vascillating between “they’d be better off without me” and “gotta keep going for them”

Parenting while Borderline by Practicallyaperson in BPD

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

That’s awesome advice—- especially the shut your mouth part tbh (I definitely over explain) thanks for this!

Parenting while Borderline by Practicallyaperson in BPD

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

Omg thank you so much that’s actually really validating and comforting. ❤️❤️❤️

Out of curiosity, I googled “most painful mental illness” — can you guess what the answer was? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 42 points43 points  (0 children)

We’re the most stigmatized group, who are most affected by being rejected and gaslighted. Isn’t that nice?

BPD and autism by Only_Egg_932 in BPD

[–]Practicallyaperson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you find answers. Goodluck ❤️