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How can I know if I have bpd?

sunflowerispretty September 10th, 2023

I am 18. I have been having panic attacks since more than a year which are extremely difficult to manage. I feel trapped lonely and empty most of the time but sometimes I am happy and suddenly not. I had a lot of problems in my family growing up and I have been in constant search of happiness and peace as far as I remember. It was especially because of my parents relationship and domestic violence. I didn't have anyone to talk to. The only person I felt comfortable enough to talk about was my boyfriend. We are still in a relationship but its not like how it used to be. He is my first boyfriend and I never thought I could be in a relationship I never even had a crush but I just felt so comfortable with him I ended up proposing him unknowingly midst a deep conversation and I am also his first gf and his crush since we were 14 and we have been in a relationship since almost 2 years. I have extreme level of attachment with him. But sometimes when we argue I act and feel like I don't love him and just leave him but he always used to come back for me. But everyday my love just grew stronger for him. Even when I felt like I don't love him sometimes suddenly a strong sense of realization came that I love me sooo deeply even before he comes to talk to me but nowadays he doesn't do that much. He is just tired of me. I need him constantly. I am in need of constant reassurance. I also do a lot for him I sometimes even feel like I over care for him. I give him handmade gifts and make them whole time at least every month just to see his one smile. But I don't know what gets into me sometimes and I burst upon him in the smallest things and after sometime I become normal and just go lovey dovey on him but then feel sad if he is in a bad mood because I made him feel bad and also because I feel like he doesn't love me. I cannot control my emotions. I am becoming extremely antisocial. I love my family so much but still he is the only one I can share my problems with. But I pushed him away. He isn't the same as before. So I am afraid to talk about my problems. And now I have no one to talk to but my situation is worsening day by day. I cut myself and have suicidal thoughts all the time.

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YourCaringConfidant September 11th, 2023

@sunflowerispretty I am so sorry that you are struggling with managing your emotions. I can't imagine what you must be feeling. I am glad you have your partner to go to when you need. Opening up to someone takes strength and courage. I'd like to remind you that some things in your past that took place in family dynamics are beyond your control. If your mental health is affected and you are struggling to cope with emotions, perhaps you can speak to a trusted person or try exploring the options of speaking to a doctor about the feelings you have. I hope everything works out for you and that you are able to find positive ways of managing your emotions. Please take care of yourself. Wishing you all the best.

Barltik2065 September 11th, 2023

@sunflowerispretty

@YourCaringConfidant has some great advice.

You are not alone. Your feelings are valid.

We are happy to hear you have your partner to go to. And opening up does takes great courage and strength. It isn’t easy to expose your inner self to someone. When it comes to your mental health, as YourCaringConfidant stated, it would be good to talk with a doctor about what is going on.

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