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choodie
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Hi There

Apprently i have been here before but have no recolection of it so will introduce myself again. 

I was first diagnosed with BPD back in 2004 and completed 18 months of DBT which was a life saver for me. It gave me interpersonal skills i had not had before and the ability to cope in tough situations. Fast forward 15 years of relative stability and a "remission" and I am back in the depths of BPD instability. For the last 5 years at least i have been told i do not have BPD. Today i was officially rediagnosed and am now looking at brushing up on my DBT skillls. I look forward to "Meeting" like minded people here. Feel free to drop by and say hello

 

Choodie

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Re: Hi There

Hi @choodie, I have BPD and have been told I can't do DBT yet due to my trauma history which sucks. But it's nice to have you here on the forums 

Former-Member
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Re: Hi There

Hello @choodie 

 

I was diagnosed with BPD last year officially and l went to the intake interview for the DBT programme , which l was a suitable candidate , BUT l refused to participate.

I didnt want to be placed in an 18 month program full stop. Which meant l had to give up my current psychologist to see theirs.

SO l said l am not interested, give my place to another person who needs it.

I did my research and it was not the thing for me, l felt it would be a waste of time and continue to speak to current psychologist and psychiatrist and my antidepressant meds to mellow me out.

It may work for some , but not for all of us who suffer from BPD.

Sounds great it was a lifesaver for you and maybe you can do it again .

I am still trying to work out where l am currently and unsure is mainly where l am at.

I wouldnt mind in hearing what you gained from your participation of the programme if you dont mind discussing ???

 

Re: Hi There

Hello @Former-Member < @choodie@Fluttershy1 

welcome my friends 

I will tag you @BPDSurvivor@Oaktree@BlueBay 

 

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