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16 Jun 2015 07:14 PM
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Sorry folks we're having some technical issues. I'm working with @BlueButterfly50 on them now. She'll respond as soon as she can. But also feel free to chat amongst yourselves while we try and resolve things.
16 Jun 2015 07:19 PM
16 Jun 2015 07:19 PM
Yes it does, there is so much stigma around BPD which is because mental health professionals are not up to date with current research that states BPD is recoverable and treatable. They are stuck in the days when it was seen as untreatable. There are however quite a few BPD friendly practitioners.
16 Jun 2015 07:20 PM
16 Jun 2015 07:20 PM
So agree with you Sandy...It is to the point I don't tell anyone...
16 Jun 2015 07:20 PM
16 Jun 2015 07:20 PM
Got my laptop working! Booyah!!
@BlueButterfly50 thanks for coming on here and chatting to us. 🙂
I was sent to a psychiatrist in Feb after going to my GP and finally admitting I daily think of suicide...
The psychiatrist diagnosed me with BPD and SA.
I had never really heard of BPD, and Google wasn't very helpful... I kept seeing mention of BPD separated into two different types: Quiet (or high-functioning) and Loud (or low-functioning).
Is this even a thing??
16 Jun 2015 07:23 PM
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16 Jun 2015 07:25 PM
16 Jun 2015 07:25 PM
Hi, Yes BPD is a disorder of emotional regulation, and this is what makes our life very difficult, The highs that you are talking about I believe could belong more to bipolar disorder. BPD doesn't have the highs as part of the criteria. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is great for addressing emotional dysregulation if you can get onto that programme. Sometimes sitting still in those highs and lows and naming the emotion can help. When you name the emotion it can take the fear out of the feeling. Identifying and naming emotions takes tiime and practice.
16 Jun 2015 07:26 PM
16 Jun 2015 07:26 PM
The DBT program that I am in completely discourages any kind of friendship...so really you are still alone
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
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We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.
Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.