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Do you have Borderline Personality Disorder?

SusanC
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By HERWriter Guide January 20, 2011 - 12:22pm

If you have this diagnosis, we'd love to hear from you!

How has BPD affected your job/relationships? What are your symptoms? Are you looking for support or resources? Please let us know, we're help to help.

We look forward to hearing your stories,
Best,
~Susan

tedebear
By December 2, 2011 - 7:26pm

Yes I do. I hate it. I DESPISE it. It has ruined my marriage of 21 years and my relationship with my 3 children!! Ages NOW at 28, 26, and 22. It ruined my career as an elementary school teacher after only 21 years!! MENTAL ILLNESS SUCKS!!!!! There is not one thing positive that has come out of this experience for me!! My life sucks and I hate it.

December 2, 2011 - 7:26pm

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jennylynn4eva
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By November 29, 2011 - 8:43pm

I have BPD and I couldn't hold a job down I went through so many jobs it was insane and I didn't know why I was so impulsive and angry and had mood swings until I was finally diagnosed three years ago with BPD. It has been a long very tough journey and I am still working on this mental health issue its a daily battle and luckily I work closely with both a therapist and a psychiatrist which has helped me alot.

November 29, 2011 - 8:43pm

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder described as a prolonged disturbance of personality function in a person (generally over the age of eighteen years, although it is also found in adolescents), characterized by depth and variability of moods. The disorder typically involves unusual levels of instability in mood; black and white thinking, or splitting; the disorder often manifests itself in idealization and devaluation episodes, as well as chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior; as well as a disturbance in the individual's sense of self. In extreme cases, this disturbance in the sense of self can lead to periods of dissociation. BPD splitting includes a switch between idealizing and demonizing others. This, combined with mood disturbances, can undermine relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. BPD disturbances also may include self-harm. Without treatment, symptoms may worsen, leading (in extreme cases) to suicide attempts.

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