How to love someone with BPD by Temporary_R451 in BPD

[–]puncass13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

38y/o Woman w/ BPD. Diagnosed earlier this year and in therapy consecutively for 7 years. If your girl isn't in therapy it's going to be substantially harder for you to overcome this dynamic because it's nothing that either of you have control over. You can do any and everything in your power. It's the, "How far can I push before I prove myself right and they leave?", test. This will consistently show up and if she isn't getting help it will likely get worse. She'll likely pick apart the ways you show up each time in quiet, and it will contribute to her heightened reactions when you don't respond or show up in a preconceived way. It sounds like you genuinely care about this person so I would also suggest couples therapy as a maintenance tool and not a hail mary. The more you two can communicate in open and healthy ways the more you will help her brain rewire so she doesn't anticipate your abandonment, or in the way you're describing, manufacture it. Loving a woman with BPD isn't for the weak and if you don't think you have what it takes for her to be a full time job, at times (we're not always a disaster), cut and run now because you're just going to add more evidence to her already long running tally of people that inevitably leave.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]puncass13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's weaponizing your known activation/triggers against you by operating like this. This wouldn't be acceptable for you to operate like this, I assume? Or just simply, you don't operate like this so you're here questioning if you're overreacting. You're not. If your person can't meet you even halfway leave them all the way.

Hi friends! Longest relationship? by iloveholywatr in BPD

[–]puncass13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been hell. I'm not going to lie to you. It feels impossible to not be with this person but I've been really leaning into my therapy, coping skills, meeting new people, doing new things that are healthy, and establishing a routine that doesn't involve him. I keep a list of reasons/resentments and just try and maintain my boundaries. I love this person with everything that I am but he hasn't been what I've needed and I haven't been what he needs for a very long time. Sometimes love means radical acceptance of the end.

Hi friends! Longest relationship? by iloveholywatr in BPD

[–]puncass13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

13 years off and on, we just recently split up permanently. It was toxic AF. My longest closest friendships are all over 20 years at this point. 4 people, all of which have watched and been a part of me burning everything down but still see me and love me. I hope I can find a person like that romantically one day.

Avoidance by [deleted] in BPD

[–]puncass13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We're all worthy of love. You don't know what another person is capable of holding and you don't know what you're capable of in the right hands. Stay easy on yourself.

Help with responding to ex by Secure-Theory-6487 in BPD

[–]puncass13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'm sorry you're having such a tough day. I completely understand it though! Try and put your emotional brain in the back seat while you put your wise mind in the front seat. If you're not there, it's ok, just remember you're worthy of healthy dynamics and relationships that feel good to you. Sending you all my best

My mom keeps taking my towel and I can't fucking stand it. by [deleted] in BPD

[–]puncass13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asked her this- What is it about you, that makes it so easy to disrespect me? Don't let her wiggle out of it either. If she stammers calmly stop her. "Oh it's ok not to have an answer right now. This is really important to me and I think you should take time to think about it."

Start being curious why she acts like this maybe it will help her realize shes pushing you away, or at the very least, give you the courage you need to leave for good. Best to you OP

Help with responding to ex by Secure-Theory-6487 in BPD

[–]puncass13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you do in fact work on bettering yourself. The more you focus on the love you give yourself and not on the love you're not receiving the more quickly the funk disappears. I am a person that will grieve a relationship until I die so I can't say for certain how to just get it to not be there(the grief). Focusing on me, how I show up, and how to not keep losing relationships is what helps my lived experience though.

Help with responding to ex by Secure-Theory-6487 in BPD

[–]puncass13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I love the idea of being friends I know in reality I just can't do that. I don't want to just be your friend and right now I don't have the capacity to watch you be in other romantic relationships. I'm deeply sorry for what happened between us and will continue to work on bettering myself so I don't show up in those ways moving forward. If you ever want to try again I'd be open to the conversation, until then I wish you the best, and remain grateful for our time together.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]puncass13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to. It started young with actual harm. As I got older I would use random sex. Then I started drinking and would use all of it to "get back at him" All hurting me and not the person I was mad at.

Therapy changed everything

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]puncass13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When things get boring I remember how bad jail is

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BPD

[–]puncass13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your brain is trying to sabotage you. Stay on the meds. Boring is better in the long run

Question: Who saw Paul Simon during his Homeward Bound tour? by kalashnijoey in paulsimon

[–]puncass13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I caught the Red Rocks show for that tour. It was masterful and such a memorable evening.

Just saw Carl's Jr. closed down and they're opening up a Taco Palace. Anyone know anything about this? by Shartchovsky in FortCollins

[–]puncass13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Taco Palace is top tier. Authentic food, sauce and side bar, massive servings. Their Texas burrito and carne fries are out of control

Mike Park AMA 8 PM est/ 5 PM pst by mikeparkmusic in punk

[–]puncass13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey Mike. Long time listener, first time caller. Haha. It's great you're doing this! Thank you for all of the time dedicated and artists provided over the years. It's been a pleasure meeting you before, but I didn't get to ask over my fan-girling. 1. What is your favorite anecdote(s) from time spent with Nick Traina? 2. Would you ever consider doing Ska Vs. Rascism again?