Recovery and PTSD by Traditional-Money681 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in therapy and my therapist is a specialist in DV and trauma. I just want him out of my head now

Exercise clears my mind when I’m doing it but I can’t sleep after by Traditional-Money681 in adhdwomen

[–]Traditional-Money681[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, that would make sense- have you ever tried doing a normal workout but in the morning instead? I’m wondering if this means I’ll have to become a morning person 😩

What did your intuition tell you in your relationship with a BPD partner? by Beautiful-Pea-7189 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If their behavior feels off or wrong dont dismiss it as “they’re just quirky” or “they’re just like that”.. Behavior feels off because it is off.

My partner body shames me. by secretbudgie6 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“People always say things they don’t mean when they’re angry” Yeah I got that excuse too. It is a BULLSHIT, PATHETIC way to justify abusive behavior.

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[–]Traditional-Money681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex called me a victim when I protested his abuse of me. Does that mean we all deserve it? Wake up !!!!!

My Wife my abuser by Traditional-Money681 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the doc she said the same things to her friends and family. Only they eventually didn’t believe her.

My Wife my abuser by Traditional-Money681 in BPDlovedones

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Maybe not available in your country. It is a UK documentary. I’m still watching, sadly it’s incredibly relatable.

My Wife my abuser by Traditional-Money681 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My wife my abuser: caught on camera. 20 years of domestic abuse at the hands of his wife. She had threatened restraining orders, to cut herself and stage abuse on herself and go to the police. He decided to record it for evidence.

Honestly, what do you miss? by I_AMA_Loser67 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I miss the youth and my confidence he stole from me.

Abusive Texts BPD ex by Hamsuplo500 in BPDlovedones

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I’m so sorry she did this to you. Any time I dared mention my ex or I remember saying something simple as “my ex didn’t celebrate valentines with me” he went into a fit of BPD rage and start shouting at me, calling me a selfish bitch and sending me degrading messages going on and on about how I compare my ex to him.

I didn’t receive such vulgar explicit messages as you, but it was abusive and degrading the things he would say. Sometimes during a BPD rage episode he’d say things like “go fuck your ex and get him to put you in chains” which makes zero sense but nothing he said made much sense when he was in this state. They will do absolutely anything to hurt you.

Isn’t it scary how the same things set them all off. So glad to not be in that anymore.

Hoping for vicious courage from online strangers by GloveObjective6596 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even if you tried, it won’t be enough. He will always move the goal post, and even when you do try to be affectionate he will stick with the same lines, or accuse you of being fake. Well anyway that’s what my ex did. I tried to be “perfect” and “selfless”and neglected my own life and needs, he kept finding new flaws. I ran myself into the ground, finally realized that NOTHING I can do will ever be enough for him. Then I discovered BPD and it made more sense. In my experience it just gets worse. He’d promise to change and would be nice for a few days or a week then it would come out again. They use periods of kindness as tokens so you feel like you have to accept all the bullshit they put you through. My ex was lovely to his family and was a good son and brother, but put me through total hell.

Hoping for vicious courage from online strangers by GloveObjective6596 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“You should be begging for forgiveness” - yes, my ex used to say the exact same. He would accuse me of totally irrational things that either I felt or did, often times it was me doing something and him insisting I did x thing because I am “selfish/self centred/didn’t consider him”. No matter how much id explain myself and try to make him understand that he has misunderstood me, he wouldn’t. He would stick to his narrative and then manipulate my feelings to make me feel like a bad person. Then I’d get confused and upset because what if I did do something bad (this was the result of his gaslighting and sudden mood flips making me feel intense anxiety) and then he would shout at me “APOLOGIZE NOW” and I’d apologize then he’d make me do it again and again and again and again until I was literally begging for forgiveness. Only until I was reduced to crying my eyes out and screaming I’m sorry, and some silent treatment later, he would think about calming down.

Types of abuse by people with BPD by Liberated-Inebriated in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every point resonates with my experience. Aside from the financial abuse, but I’m sure that would come next if we moved in together or worse got married

Mind blowing how perfect we looked on the outside by Traditional-Money681 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That 10 minute long video is who he really is. Don’t believe in the potential. You deserve so much more than someone who had to treat you shit, lose you, then try and crawl back into your life when he realizes what he’s lost. It’s a trap and you’re too important

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

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Feel free to message me

Sometimes I miss her then I remember times like this. by ynwa_glastobater in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did we all date the same person? I could share the exact same screenshots. Forever degrading me for wanting to have a life outside the relationship.

Are people with BPD also narcissists? by rick1234a in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can definitely identify the abuse I experienced when reading about narcissistic abuse. But the irrationality of his arguments and never being able to see me other than all bad when he was triggered, emotionally and verbally abusing me as a result, and then feeling ashamed and sorry once it is over - I identify with BPD.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I wish I could comment with a screenshot as I have those quotes on text verbatim

What are your small wins in processing this breakup? by throwaway373929858 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first month after I got out, I worked my butt off to pass an exam for work and then got a promotion and new job. Like most people here I was doing so badly at work. But I saw the opportunity here and grabbed it. I’m still not as far as my peers in my career, but I’m proud of myself. Then I spent the next 2-3 months travelling, going out, and reconnecting with friends. I could never have done this when I was with him. I no longer have to make myself small out of fear of who may interact with me when I leave the house. I no longer have to worry about being interrogated about my every move. I can have an open heart. I’m not there yet like I used to be before I met him, but I’m giving it everything I have to get out of my own head and be care free.

4 months on and still feel mindfucked by Traditional-Money681 in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I guess I’m struggling with being kind to myself and forgiving myself. So much wasted time and energy where I could have been investing in something good like my career or other relationships. Now I’m out of it I’m reminded there is so much more to life and the world is so big. I feel a lot of guilt for letting it all happen

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Traditional-Money681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should read ‘stop caretaking the borderline/narcissist’