a thread on BPD

i accidentally deleted the original one but it would mean sm if u could read and rt this pls to spread awareness ♡

BPD - borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that affects people daily & causes sm emotional instability.

causes

♡ with my diagnosis, it was mainly put down to events from my childhood and past traumas
♡ past traumatic events play a huge role in bpd
♡ some people may have experienced some kind of neglect and/or physical, sexual or emotional abuse

some of the symptoms i struggle with daily

♡ fear of abandonment
♡ unstable relationships
♡ stress paranoia
♡ extreme impulsive behaviour
♡ suicidal thoughts & threats
♡ excessive mood swings including; anxiety, fear, happiness
♡ feelings of emptiness

♡ self harm urges
♡ feelings of self hate
♡ intense episodes of depression and/or frustration
♡ highly sensitive
♡ easily triggered
♡ overthinking small situations such as being ignored or left on delivered (!!!)
♡

♡ feeling different
♡ avoiding new situations
♡ unable to say no even in situations im not comfortable in
♡ paranoia towards certain people
♡ panic attacks
♡ finding it extremely difficult to let go of past events
♡ unable and difficulty expressing how i feel

BPD has taken over my life.
i have been thru 5 suicide attempts in the past year and a half.
this is something that impacts my life every single day and my relationships with everyone ♡

many people are unaware of how this can and does affect me and why i do react and act in ways that i do.
to some people its me being "needy" but to me its my intrusive thoughts telling me im not wanted and me requiring some reassurance ♡

i also do understand that my lows and episodes i have are extreme and for some people they find it hard to stick by me.
but tor those who do, i am really trying however its not something i can control ♡

my mental illness ISNT something i have control over and i wish i did.
its something that i battle with and am struggling with every single day.
i need as much support as i can get rn.
please dont make me feel different or treat me or anyone with a mental illness differently♡

people have made me feel different or like some mentally ill freak for so long because of this.

but i may not be 100% normal but this is ME! and i wanted to share this to help spread awareness ♡

BPD is so misunderstood however is such a killer.
70% of BPD sufferers attempt suicide.
50% more likely to die from it than the general population
so pls can u rt this and share it♡&

&if u read this far, thank you!
im sending sm love to you