Posted by susan C on August 30, 2001, at 19:24:18
In reply to Relationship with someone with BPD, posted by NoTaPrEttyGirL on August 30, 2001, at 15:57:39
Hello Rachel,I am afraid this maybe a rather vague comment. I do not 'have' BPD. I just wanted to take some time to respond to your post. I use this forum for very selfish reasons, as a way to help me think. I have been diagnosed as Bipolar two and definately have swings from depression to intense activity (...today got me big time, watch out tomorrow...) What I want to say, is you describe your friend as your girl friend, and, if I may be so bold as to presume, you care very much for her? And, she, for you?
This, no matter what the struggle she has with her psychology, is so important. As a patient, I am and advocate for having a Medical Advocate, someone who can keep track of things. For me it is my spouse, he comes with me to all my appointments and contributes his observations and helps me when I am befuddled...which happens a lot(the befuddlement and the appointments).
I hope your friend and you find solutions, this board has been a considerable help to me when I have questions, it sits on my desk in my livingroom and is available all the time. Some of the comments here do not apply, some are confusing, some I do not believe, I take everything with a grain of salt and try to keep a mood chart and journal.
My best wishes to you and yours on your journey, do not give up.
Susan C.
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