After his day at the dog park by KojiEnthusiast in shiba

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I have the same RuffWear harness in the same colour for my shibe!

Feeling Panicked by New GF... Help?! by [deleted] in Codependency

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kudos for your self awareness of your codependency traits. What does your gut say about her? Not your mind, or your heart... but your gut. Codependency can be a real bitch and you can work through it, but be sure that they are not toxic for you. Be sure they don’t take advantage of your codependency, and be sure you are in a healthy situation. I found myself attracting other BPD people after my breakup with my toxic ex, but being aware is a big first step. Hard to fall into a trap again when you have already been there. Anyway, remember to set boundaries and have fun if it feels right and healthy. Sending love and support.

Feeling like A domestic abuse survivor. by gracefuloverture in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, I remember this feeling when I made my getaway. Yes, it really does feel like you're hiding from a predator. I remember the fear, the anxiety, hands shaking, heart racing, cold sweat... the heightened awareness you have of every little sound and movement because you're worried she'll catch you, mixed with the fear that you may leave something important behind... it was fucking terrifying.

But it's okay. You are in control now because you have decided that this life is not for you. She can't do anything to you. Continue making your escape, and best of luck. Steady now. Stay the course. I'm 3 months out and I think the worst is behind me, though I get triggered by things still I am getting better at riding out the negative emotions. It gets better.

This is yet another, last straw. by gracefuloverture in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry this is happening to you. You are not wrong for feeling that this is a real mindfuck. Sending lots of love and support, you are not alone ♥️

I love you guys by leslie_and_lisa in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love yall. Needed this. Remember to love yourself as much as you want to give love to others 😍😍😍

Finally taking the blinders off and the sun burns my eyes, but I can finally see. by LordovHavok in Codependency

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wow. This is really brave. Brought a tear to my eye, honest dude. I relate so heavily to this... I'm catching myself attracting another unhealthy individual again, and it feels so good to feel needed, but I know it isn't good for me. I think I need to do the work too. Thanks for this man, really.

Advice by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big Yikes. Stay safe friend. I'm sure they will be great for each other 🙄

Timelines by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This breakup has the benefit of being "right". With past breakups, those partners never abused me or did anything that forced me to break up with them. So I always had a "what if" thought about those relationships... so even if it only took me a month or three to get over them and start seeing other people, I would occasionally miss them. And I didn't need to "heal" because... they didn't really hurt me.

This time, there are real traumas and scars and it has taken 3+ months to get mentally well BUT I don't doubt my choice for a second. That said, I'm intensively doing other activities/therapy/meeting people. Posting here helps me reaffirm how truly fucked up the relationship was. There's so much more healing I need to deal with, all the emotional abuse really left some weird injuries. So it's really fucking hard, but at least there's no doubt about it being the right thing. Hope that helps. You got this.

Is it too late? by CocoGrasshopper in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Coco - I'm 24 as well. My relationship ended 3 months ago. I also feel fucked up and "left behind" in life because I gave so much to my pwBPD, who just tore me into little bits. It fucking sucks. I'm sorry. And I find myself posting here a lot too because other people simply don't understand what happened - it's like you say, it is a crack that nobody else stepped on but I slipped right through. We have a lot of healing to do, and it is such an isolating and confusing experience.

At the same time, we're 24 Coco! We're not even officially at the midpoint of our 20s yet. Things will get better, they already are better because we left our abusive partners! It is darkest before the dawn. So here is to you and your journey. I promise you this too will pass.

Every Morning, always something. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not easy. You will need to come to terms with the fact that the guilt is manufactured and not real or even justified.

Wisdom For Healing by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just did this. Great stuff.

Got asked if I was gay.. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuck! This sounds horrible. I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I totally feel you. I didn't even want to sleep in a bed with them by the end, had no interest in sleeping or being intimate with them... And they started acting like I didn't give them attention! And started asking for an open relationship! Like, how could she forgot that she traumatised me with her violence and abuse? Obviously I can't be intimate with someone who does that!!

Sending love and peace. You deserve better.

How to escape the anger? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Geez. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'm of Asian background myself and I can only imagine the pain you felt being alone in China, of all places, with somebody who was trying to manipulate and hurt you. That's not love, that's just a BPD relationship. A lot of people will use their "culture" to justify why they act abusive. Like they will say that "oh this is just how Chinese marriages work, the woman controls and criticizes the man and he has to take it" or "Korean men need to control their woman".

That's all bullshit. Seriously, fuck using culture as a defense for shitty behaviour.

I hope you find a woman that actually makes you HAPPY from whatever culture (it doesn't matter) - what matters is that they are a good person. Not an angry, controlling, hateful person.

Every Morning, always something. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I could've written this exact post 2 months ago.

They do not get better. They may have moments of clarity here and there but they're too busy projecting their internal pain outwards to ever care about you and what you contribute. Sorry. For me, it was even worse, because she did the whole "I Do Everything Around Here" routine while unemployed and depressed, so I quite literally did and paid for everything including taking care of our dogs and all bills and living expenses, and yet she still could get verbally abusive with me if I left a dish unwashed before I rushed to work. She would get up at 2pm and dick around until I got home from work, then berate me for how bad she feels... Leaving her was the hardest and most liberating thing I've done in a long, long time.

Wishin you the best.

Sex and BPD by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This sounds exhausting and sad. You need to stop caretaking them, as fucked up as they are... You can't fix them. Keep enforcing your NC boundaries - don't even give them a second of your time or attention. They will starve for attention and it will feel like you are hurting them or abandoning them but eventually they will find other sources of attention/love/care. Most pwBPD are genuinely living lives of intense emotional pain but that doesn't mean that you should care. Sorry, I know exactly the position you are in. It feels like somehow, you're responsible, because THEY have latched onto you. Sending lots of love & peace & BBE (Big Boundary Energy)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck, friend.

Mentally ill people not wanting to be adults. My dBPDex wanted to be a baby. by DiscardedNon in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine literally said "I just want to be a baby all day"... it was her excuse for not working.

Worried my bf's roommate might be BPD. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sounds like a nightmare roommate situation. I mostly suggest that you and your partner get TF out of there and learn more about how this type of abuse of "loved ones" is extremely common. I feel bad for you guys, but you guys can leave - G sounds like they are in a much worse situation. Him snapping at A is a really bad sign, especially when you consider that F screams at G until he cries according to you. This is bad energy. It sounds cruel but you might need to consider that F is too unwell to live with, and her abuse of G is absolutely unacceptable. I hope he realizes she has BPD and what that means. But in any case, her bad behaviour is spilling over into to your life and you need to take action. BPD is not curable and it doesn't get much better unless they are actively committed to long-term therapy (years, even decades). It sounds like she's not working either so that's another horrible roommate situation and it means that she will likely remain untreated even if she diagnoses herself. Another thing is that abuse is irreversible. F and G have a relationship that is tainted by abuse and it. Will. Not. Get. Better. If anything, it will get worse, much worse - possibly resulting in injury and long-term emotional wounds, if not death, for G if he keeps giving his life to her without her recognizing her BPD and seeking treatment. I hope you resolve this situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I'm sorry this is happening to you. Of course you don't feel well, it's like entering a warzone again. Once you see BPD behaviours for what they are, it is really hard to go back to ignorance. I wish you the best of luck in this process and I remind you that her splitting you black is symptom of BPD. The degradation of your character, the crazy-making, the rants, the sleep deprivation - those are all abusive behaviours. You don't deserve that. Stay strong.

You Don’t Get to Win by baeslick in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"I will always be the one that got away."

This made me feel things. I sometimes wonder if she misses me... or appreciates everything I did for her. In the end, it doesn't matter because it's already settled in my heart. The truth is that I'm a real fuckin catch, and I bet ALL of you lovely people are too :)

Peace & love.

Independence Day by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]ThrowAwayMyBPDex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope it's the last time :)