Posted by NikkiT2 on March 7, 2003, at 10:01:25
In reply to Bordeline Personality Disorder, posted by sjb on March 7, 2003, at 8:48:22
I also have BPD (though it is wonderfully called "Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder in Europe, though is still better known as BPD in the uK!).
I don;t "act out" much either, though I still do get urges, and every now and again the stress just builds up to a head and soemthing does happen.
I ahve Zyprexa has helped a HUGE amount in controlling the bad thoughts I get.. I was suicidal 100% of the time before I tried this drug.
I am not having weekly CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and it is working wonders on me. I am no longer quite such a bad recluse (though that is taking time), the anxiety is nearly gone (I still get a minor attack every few weeks, but I was having BIG attacks 9 times a day or more). Its also helping me understand why I feel the way I do, which in turn is meant to make the feelings much less (early days yet!).
I do work for a charity for those suffering from BPD in the UK, called BorderlineUK. Here is a link to a page on their website which has links to some really great web sites for BPD and associated things (including eating disorders). Hope you find some information that helps.
http://www.wardrobehudson.co.uk/public/html/resources/html/menu3fr.html
Nikki xx
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