Posted by Zo on May 18, 2002, at 5:05:54
In reply to Re: Borderline Disorder. . .or just traits?, posted by Angel Girl on May 18, 2002, at 3:07:28
Angel. . .For what it's worth, my experience of you here is not of someone truly Borderline. Disordered.
It is pretty unmistakable, how Borderlines "switch," how fast and how abruptly, from seeing someone as Intimate or Enemy. And the rage is fairly steady, and usually quite prominent. Is that your experience?
And have you been suggested any particular meds?
There is a rather key question, as well. Some abused, traumatized children split in half. (Splitting, violently and abruptly, is what is meant by "black and white." ) Others remain, no matter with what present or future difficulty, fundamentally whole. And the difference seems to be, Was there one trusted adult. Even one good witness to a child's life apparently prevents the personality from shattering to the point that it can only cope with reality via this involuntary splitting.
Your thoughts?
Zo
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