how can i better control my symptoms?
i think i may have BPD and the symptoms i have are ruining my relationships with my partner and my friends.
i can’t afford a therapist so self diagnosis is all i have :( my friends with BPD also believe i have it. whether or not i officially have BPD, i still experience these symptoms and am looking for advice.
my symptoms:
-very impulsive with things like spending/sexual activity and other actions in general
-extreme mood swings and depressive episodes
-outbursts of anger i can’t calm down from
-fear of abandonment
-little sense of self
-unhealthy attachment to my partner who i believe is my fp. when he interacts with other people or doesn’t respond to me as quick as i want him to i can get extremely jealous
-acts of self harm (burning myself) and talk of suicide
-paranoia and anxiety
-overthinking and ‘creating’ problems out of nothing
are there any like self help methods i could use to better control any of these? i mostly struggle with the anger and depressive stuff plus the attachment to my partner. i know other people experience this stuff too but sometimes i just feel so alone!!!
@modestTangerine2193
Hello,
I'm really sorry to hear that these symptoms are causing you problems. 🙁 BPD traits do make relationships much more challenging that they already are.
I hope some of these resources can help:
- We have this thread about Resources for people with Personality Disorders/BPD.
- Particularly, we have covered skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which can be found on this DBTuesday Masterpost.
- I also came across this infographic not too long ago:
You're not alone 💙 Thank you for coming here for support. I wish you the best!