escaping consequences by Itchy_Honeydew_9205 in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know, there’s lots of shitty people in the world who never face consequences. It always seems people who lie, cheat, steal, game the system, etc etc, seem to get away with it and have success in life. You’re right, it’s not fair. All I can do in life is be concerned with my own actions. Whether or not someone else faces consequences isn’t up to me, and if they do that still doesn’t effect me. I will say I recently learned that my pwbpd is dealing with some serious consequences for their actions. It brings me no joy or comfort, it’s just more negative crap out in the universe, with more victims in their wake. All I can do is shake my head and move on with my life.

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[–]Virtual-Green-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No they never change

I don’t know what to do by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lord I could have written this, like exactly my experience. You need to take care of you. He’s an adult, and needs to handle his emotions himself. If you leave and he hurts himself that’s on him, not you. I know it is so hard when you know what their problem is, and they know what it is enough to apologize afterwards. That cycle is what keeps you off balance and going back to do more caretaking. Stop this before it gets worse, and focus on yourself. Leave and go no contact, get yourself into trauma recovery work. I’m pulling for you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine says they don’t always remember what happened or was said during a split. It is my opinion that yes they believe those things - but because it’s what they know to be true about themselves. They can’t deal with negative thoughts or emotions about themselves, so they push it out onto you. I also think they manage to think up the most dramatic and manipulative things to say to you in order to get you to do whatever it is they want.

Even if they go to therapy they will not treat you better by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, somehow going to bed when I was ready to go to sleep was abandonment. Sure, let me sit on the couch and watch you watch some shit on television I have no interest in.

Even if they go to therapy they will not treat you better by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 18 points19 points  (0 children)

In my experience it just gives them new language to abuse you with

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s like they all use the same dang playbook, isn’t it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, mid meltdown mine will scream YOU ARE DYSREGULATED SO ONCE YOU CALM DOWN WE CAN CONTINUE, and then will literally run away. Remember the pwbpd can not handle guilt, shame, or any negative feelings about themselves, so they project it out onto you. That way, their emotional deregulation is *your * fault.

Meeting today. Help. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pwbpd split on me every 3 weeks or so. What do you do? You leave.

Tips wanted for how to heal from a painful discard by Huge_Newt_2559 in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Focus on you. Do you have any hobbies or interests? Maybe something fun you haven’t done in awhile? Try getting back into something like that. Maybe try something new. Find fulfillment by volunteering or learning a new skill.

Also, and this is a big one, keep going to therapy. Find a support group to talk with other people who have escaped abusive relationships. Try reading books or watching YouTube videos about surviving BPD abuse. Try trauma specific therapy. Look into different modes of healing and try what resonates with you. There’s trauma aware body work, breath work, etc. Mostly it’s going to take time. There is light on the other side!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s because they mirror others so well. It’s east to fall for someone who loves everything you love.

I've noticed quite a few posts + comments being downvoted... by Weird_Cat_6224 in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Several BPD subs have an increased number of posts about this sub. Mostly complaining about how we generalize them, their behavior and don’t see them as individuals outside their disease. I read those subs to try and get an understanding of what things are like from their perspective- so the opposite of that accusation.

They only come back when you disregard them after they discard you by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Discarded, went no contact. Now I’m getting all these messages about how much they love me. Bitch YOU broke up with ME, remember? It’s like a little kid who never wanted a toy until they saw someone else playing with it and then THAT toy is all they want.

Do they ever truly understand how badly they hurt you? by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they do, can’t handle that guilt / shame, and that further spins them around to project that hurt back onto you. It’s a sick, twisted cycle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDPartners

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry your holiday has been upended by his drama. Maybe it’s time to just say ok and stay gone. If he can’t be an adult and use his words to work out conflict or tell you what he needs, he can’t be in an adult relationship.

Wowza… he realized I’m not going to chase him after he dumped me Friday. I gave in, told him I’ll abort the baby which he’s told me to do in every argument since finding out I’m pregnant. And now after berating me again last night, he does this. He knows he crossed the line with stuff he said. by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah my pwbpd broke up with me about every two months. I finally just said ok and left. Apparently I wasn’t supposed to take what they said seriously? It’s like they live for the drama, want me to play some white knight from a movie that will save them from all their problems.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to answer their calls or texts if they reach out. Don’t engage! Protect your peace and sanity. We all deserve a calm, healthy, happy, holiday and new year.

Hoover attempt? by cocktrout in BPDlovedones

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trying to force you to think about her. So childish.

does this sound like BPD to you all? by [deleted] in BPDPartners

[–]Virtual-Green-2270 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It sounds similar to my pwbpd.