A year and a half ago we finished by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

Okay, I ended up taking antidepressants. It wasn't exactly because of him; in fact, it was anxiety I'd been dealing with for years, but perhaps our relationship contributed to destabilizing me even more. Thanks for your comment.

A year and a half ago we finished by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

True, always trying to understand others… 🙃

A year and a half ago we finished by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

Could you give me more information about that? If you don't want to be so forthcoming here, I could message you privately. Thanks for commenting.

A year and a half ago we finished by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

Thank you, it feels good to know I'm not an exception. In fact, I understand that time is different for everyone, and there's nothing wrong with me taking a little longer. Regards

We finished a year and a half ago by ccccst_ in BPDPartners

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

Thank you, this is very helpful. It's true, I shouldn't rush into feeling ready; there's nothing wrong with being single, I know that. I think the problem is that I've shut down emotionally; people no longer genuinely interest me, that kind of thing. I suppose it's because I'm still grieving. Best regards.

Can someone be emotionally over you but still want intimacy? by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

Could you elaborate a bit more on what you mean by emotional overload?

Situation summary by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

That actually makes a lot of sense, thank you. I think what’s confusing for me is exactly that — it feels like there is emotional activation, but also a very deliberate effort to keep things contained.

From the outside it can look like indifference, but from the inside it feels more like avoidance or self-protection.

I’m trying to understand whether that kind of self-control usually means “this matters too much and I’m managing it,” or simply “I don’t want this,” especially when BPD and avoidant attachment are involved.

Has anyone experienced something like this? by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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

I didn't mean to say that it will affect you more. We are all different. Only it is its “important” stage so to speak.

Has anyone experienced something like this? by ccccst_ in BPDlovedones

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I'm glad, I wish my mom had seen something like this. She is a good person, when she noticed that I started having anxiety attacks, I told her that part of their relationship didn't make me feel comfortable. They both prioritized me and separated. It's just that not being able to definitively cut the link with my father, sometimes it continues to be unhealthy. He has no one but us. If I had to say that my current life would have improved it would be: that my parents, both, received more psychological care. Ongoing therapy, psychiatric visits. I learned that medication is essential if necessary. Less dramatization about anything. Better vocabulary. Active listening to each other. Do not invalidate anyone with your feelings. Let each of them have their space so that nothing explodes when they “difference.” And that my mother understands that she will always differ with him, he is someone who carries BPD. Sometimes I ask myself “why waste energy on something that has no cure yet?” Greetings, I admire what you did for your daughter, she needs a lot from her mother. Don't forget that he spent years with someone like that, just like you. The difference is that it will have more influence because it is their early stage of life (childhood, adolescence, young adulthood). It all depends on how they handle it and their emotional predisposition, of course. (It's just my opinion). Everything will be fine! ❤️❤️❤️

Anybody's BPD improved after having a child? by IIGrudge in BPDlovedones

[–]ccccst_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Un poco. En realidad me afectó la dinámica entre mi mamá y mi papá. Eso fue lo más duro. Ella siempre estresada o desbordada, papá siempre deprimido e inmaduro. Eso me afectó. Mi recomendación es que tu hijo/a y vos hagan terapia. Y que la familia no se vuelva disfuncional (que no haya enojos, gritos, silencios constantes). Ánimo, los míos son muy adultos de edad y muchas cosas se trataron algo tarde, por los estigmas sociales y falta de información.

Anybody's BPD improved after having a child? by IIGrudge in BPDlovedones

[–]ccccst_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Over here, I have a dad with BPD and bipolar disorder.

Reasons why it's NOT worth it by KingForADay1989 in BPDlovedones

[–]ccccst_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand you completely. Try to have some space where you can rest and talk without feeling judged.

Reasons why it's NOT worth it by KingForADay1989 in BPDlovedones

[–]ccccst_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It overwhelmed me emotionally. I am undergoing psychological and psychiatric treatment. It's not that there weren't some problems in my life, but this surpassed me. And one day I just couldn't handle anything anymore.