dreamingoftigers Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 No offense, but I don't communicate with BPs anymore... certainly not on this topic. I've done my time. Good thing I am no longer symptomatic of BPD. 14 hour professional mental health evaluation eight years after initial onset. Anyone who knew about the basics of BPD would also know that a high percentage of them adjust and outgrow the condition depending where they are on the spectrum. Unfortunately those who aren't properly informed on the subject perpetuate ignorance about it, which is unfortunate for everyone trying to eliminate mental health stigma, not just those who are diagnosed/formerly diagnosed/suspected of it. Hopefully no one actually saw the "sense" of a third-party diagnosis. Best of luck avoiding "BPs" as you call them. Most of them function rather well outside of relationships. Odds are you won't know until you've been with one for at least a couple of months, unless they are courteous enough to tell you. Link to post Share on other sites
Author 2muchlove Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good thing I am no longer symptomatic of BPD. 14 hour professional mental health evaluation eight years after initial onset. Anyone who knew about the basics of BPD would also know that a high percentage of them adjust and outgrow the condition depending where they are on the spectrum. Unfortunately those who aren't properly informed on the subject perpetuate ignorance about it, which is unfortunate for everyone trying to eliminate mental health stigma, not just those who are diagnosed/formerly diagnosed/suspected of it. Hopefully no one actually saw the "sense" of a third-party diagnosis. Best of luck avoiding "BPs" as you call them. Most of them function rather well outside of relationships. Odds are you won't know until you've been with one for at least a couple of months, unless they are courteous enough to tell you. I'm going to introduce the possibility to her once I finally do overcome these feelings and can be her friend again. Even though I may hate her now, I still would hate to see her be miserable in the future because of a condition she doesn't know she has. I still have so much love for that girl it's terrifying. Link to post Share on other sites
Hindsight_is_20_20 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good thing I am no longer symptomatic of BPD. 14 hour professional mental health evaluation eight years after initial onset. Anyone who knew about the basics of BPD would also know that a high percentage of them adjust and outgrow the condition depending where they are on the spectrum. Unfortunately those who aren't properly informed on the subject perpetuate ignorance about it, which is unfortunate for everyone trying to eliminate mental health stigma, not just those who are diagnosed/formerly diagnosed/suspected of it. Hopefully no one actually saw the "sense" of a third-party diagnosis. Best of luck avoiding "BPs" as you call them. Most of them function rather well outside of relationships. Odds are you won't know until you've been with one for at least a couple of months, unless they are courteous enough to tell you. I think Ruby is dealing with some of her own personal issues myself. I see a lot of anger in her posts. But sadly aren't we all here because we are broken in one form or another? Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingoftigers Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm going to introduce the possibility to her once I finally do overcome these feelings and can be her friend again. Even though I may hate her now, I still would hate to see her be miserable in the future because of a condition she doesn't know she has. I still have so much love for that girl it's terrifying. It sounds like that might be a dangerous door to open. If you are certain about doing it perhaps writing a letter with no return address and leaving no other avenues of contact after a space of a few months. It's a good thing that you are in counseling as well. I think Ruby is dealing with some of her own personal issues myself. I see a lot of anger in her posts. But sadly aren't we all here because we are broken in one form or another? Broken or bruised (metaphorically of course, hopefully). I came here with a lot of bruising too. I'm glad this place exists because it is nice to get so much interpersonal play-by-play in one spot. Two years here and counting.... My major battles have been won relationally anyway. all that's left is the same stuff everyone has to deal with finances, weight, and work-life balance. Breaking seems to take a minimum of 3-6 months. The limbic system needs to heal and become used to a "new" normal. As low as everything feels now, it won't be forever. Link to post Share on other sites
weallfalldown Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 anyone else willing to divulge>>>>>>>? Link to post Share on other sites
Author 2muchlove Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 anyone else willing to divulge>>>>>>>? I know man, I was hoping we wouldn't be the only ones divulging. Link to post Share on other sites
weallfalldown Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I know man, I was hoping we wouldn't be the only ones divulging. poor hey..... Link to post Share on other sites
weallfalldown Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Bump.....let's here some more confessions Link to post Share on other sites
Author 2muchlove Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Bump.....let's here some more confessions What he said! I'm starting to think we're the only ones at did something wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
weallfalldown Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 What he said! I'm starting to think we're the only ones at did something wrong. the only honest ones.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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