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i wanted to explain about BPD because i realise how many people dont have a great understanding of it and jus wanted to raise some awareness and help someone.
so id appreciate if u read and rt this x
i wanted to explain about BPD because i realise how many people dont have a great understanding of it and jus wanted to raise some awareness and help someone.
so id appreciate if u read and rt this x
borderline personality disorder (BPD) is part of the cluster B in personality disorders. it is a mental illness that affects people daily & causes great intense emotional instability.
causes
everyones diagnosis is completely different, with my diagnosis, it was mainly put down to events from my childhood and traumas.
past traumatic events, genetics, neglect and/or physical, sexual or emotional abuse are all causes
everyones diagnosis is completely different, with my diagnosis, it was mainly put down to events from my childhood and traumas.
past traumatic events, genetics, neglect and/or physical, sexual or emotional abuse are all causes
some of the symptoms that i do 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
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 (!!!) dissociation
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 / difficulty expressing how i feel
paranoia black and white thinking shutting off emotions delusions high sensitivity
the biggest symptom is fear of abandonment. the fear of being left. the constant worrying u arent good enough. there is someone better. blaming urself. blaming ur bpd. blaming everything. splitting and losing control, all because of the fear of bring left.
someone with bpd feels emotions 10x more intensely and is something that you wont even begin to understand unless u urself suffer with bpd.
imo the worst things abt living with this illness is
constant guilt
mental fog
never feeling secure/safe
psychotic episodes
coping mechanisms (self harm, substance abuse)
feeling misunderstood
constant guilt mental fognever feeling secure/safepsychotic episodes coping mechanisms (self harm, substance abuse)feeling misunderstood
some facts
6% of people will develop bpd
men and women are equally affected
10% of those with bpd will end their life via suicide
up to 75% of individuals with bpd attempt suicide
75% self harms
up to 71% of bpd patients have been sexually abused
6% of people will develop bpdmen and women are equally affected10% of those with bpd will end their life via suicide up to 75% of individuals with bpd attempt suicide 75% self harmsup to 71% of bpd patients have been sexually abused
some positives of borderlines
resilient
passionate and emotional
loyal
protective
bold
deep love and emotions
resilient passionate and emotionalloyalprotective bolddeep love and emotions
for a borderline, new people are seen as a threat. its the intense fear of abandonment, constantly not feeling enough. because of something our if our control
bpd is questioning urself. questioning ur thoughts and feelings. its living for other people not yourself.
BPD is a chronic illness and has taken over my life.
i have been thru multiple suicide attempts in the past year alone.
this is something that i, along with others, battle with daily and affects my relationships with everyone.
i have been thru multiple suicide attempts in the past year alone.
this is something that i, along with others, battle with daily and affects 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.
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 ♡
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♡
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 ♡
but i may not be 100% normal but this is ME! and i wanted to share this to help spread awareness ♡
if u have bpd pls know im so incredibly proud of you!! borderlines are fighters and absolutely everything we feel and experience is valid!! 
