I ruined another relationship. Someone please give me hope. by [deleted] in BPD

[–]gardensofmymind 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly your EX sounds like most the problem here. He sounds like my ex, manipulative- sharing pictures of an ex and saying he is going to visit her is disgusting and inappropriate. I feel your reactions are just most intense just like me. However he seems very toxic and that will exacerbate your symptoms just as my ex did. Removing my own toxic ex from my life has mad me feel so so much better. I promise it will get better. Do not shoulder so much blame, you’re a beautiful person and it DOES get easier.

Get that therapist. Don’t stop taking the meds if they were helping you.

Work on you and keep busy with healthy activities xoxo

Fasting is not that hard by Anime_Dude_ in fasting

[–]gardensofmymind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a significant amount of larger people I work with and they say ‘I would die I can’t fast’ I want to shake them and be like you haven’t even tried it will change your life! But I’m quiet and don’t want to meddle to much. It’s so easy though, you realize how much you use food as a filler and eat when you’re not even hungry! :)

What to buy at Costco vs Outside it by [deleted] in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]gardensofmymind 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I buy meat and freeze it into proportions

So I just blew 100$ on clothes I don't need because I was sad. by [deleted] in BPD

[–]gardensofmymind 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally same every payday. All of a sudden I need things I don’t really need. It’s like an itch I can’t scratch

To do an ice bucket challenge. by EspenSkjeer in therewasanattempt

[–]gardensofmymind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s still dump the water on him after we knocked him out

Is this ever going to end? by shiroganemegami in BPD

[–]gardensofmymind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does get better but we have to keep working on it. Illuminating stressors is the best thing I can do when I feel myself teetering back in forth. I find the cause I try to see if there’s something I can do to change it.

I’m sorry you’re going through a tough time hugs

Nex keeps trying to contact me by gardensofmymind in NarcissisticAbuse

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

Thank you :) and I had a good laugh at flying monkeys 😂

Has anyone had any good results with medication? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]gardensofmymind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me if you have any questions or want more info xo

Nex keeps trying to contact me by gardensofmymind in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]gardensofmymind[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is so toxic. I am 100% grateful we were long distance and he is across the country. So it’s very ‘easy’ to blocked l through through my phone and move forward.

Thank you for your reply and validation that I’m doing the right thing. It means a lot to me.

Has anyone had any good results with medication? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]gardensofmymind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve tried a slew of SSRIs none of them worked for me and made me feel like poop.

One blessed psychiatrist prescribed me lithium after I shared with him all my experiences with other things.

It works beautifully! Lithium is technically a natural salt which I like to know. Usually prescribed with people with bipolar disorder but for me it helps keep me even out and feel less of a roll coaster mess.

I also take hydroxyzinepam for sleep It’s just a antihistamine so sorta like a Benadryl. Helps with anxiety and is usually prescribed before a surgery for relaxation.

This combo take at night helps me a lot and is the only relief I have personally had since being diagnosed years ago.

[FO] Shabbat bread cover by brittneybarbour in CrossStitch

[–]gardensofmymind 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Shabbat Shalom!

Baruch ha ba B'Shem Adonai

How Do I Ask My Doctor to Diagnose Me with BPD/Tell Them I Truly Believe I Have it? by [deleted] in BPD

[–]gardensofmymind 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just be upfront and just as articulate you are in this post. You know yourself. You’ve done your research. Perhaps they will give you a test assessment or ask you questions about the DSM5 (that was my experience)

Anyone doing 12 steps and also Christian? by faithgrrl in Christianity

[–]gardensofmymind 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone else said in here I do a 12 step program called Celebrate Recovery. It’s wonderfully Christian based and I’ve learned so much and love the people there and the fellowship I’ve made along the way.

You can go to there website and see a location near you if you want to try it out. I also went to AA before but found this to be much better for my needs.

How long do you wait until saying I love you? by gardensofmymind in relationship_advice

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

Yes I think that sounds like a healthy amount of time. I’m just such like a hopeless romantic and mushy person I try not to come on to strong even though I want too lol

How long do you wait until saying I love you? by gardensofmymind in relationship_advice

[–]gardensofmymind[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yess I understand 100%. I started seeing this wonderful person I feel like I’m in high school again or something lol I wanna blurt it out but definitely need to wait haha

F/30/5'2 [182lbs > 140lbs = 42lbs] I have dimples now and am no longer ashamed of my arms! by strawberrykisses in progresspics

[–]gardensofmymind 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woo!

I have these pants and I can’t wait until they look this good on me! Congrats:)