Kiera Van Gelder is one of my heroes. She speaks most poignantly about the BPD experience. I've been diagnosed as bipolar II, but suspect I have some borderline symptoms. Thank you, Kiera.
So glad I found this, thank you for uploading, this is a breakthrough for me- to hear someone who has BPD talking about it and the realities and solutions. Inspiring and uplifting, thanks
Its like she's telling my story...same ages that certain things happened and everything...but my parent's never got me any help. No therapy. No doctors. Just abuse. I ran away at 15.
I have been in therapy for 10 years and for the past 2 years approx I have been in recovery/remission. My only therapist has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and it’s time to say goodbye. I’m determined to stay well.
@@Born_Free_Die_Happy it’s funny you ask, I’ve recently relapsed, have had 6 weeks of difficult. Living in a works of splitting and having great difficulty stabilizing. Somehow slipped into child mode. Trying to adult and use my extensive toolkit to get back on track. Thanks for asking
BPD is a complex problem. I read Kiera's book which I think is a great portion of helpful information for those who suffer and professionals. Thank you!
Yooo this is fuckin wild. Im 18 years old and havent been diagnosed with bpd or anything bc im afraid of psychiatry and the mental health system that is in place. When she said there is no story of anybody getting better shes right. People with this disorder even make up fake identitys on support group websites just so they wont be identifiable. I dont know what the fuck to do but I know I need help but how the fuck am I supposed to do it when there is no definitive guideline on how to conquer? Looking at these videos of others with bpd that actually are living productive I guess is a good start.
Maybe read her book and if you can relate to her moods in it and can identify with how it makes you feel then explore the treatments she does in her book. It's called Buddha and the borderline
If you're single wait a few dates into a relationship. Avoid painting an awful picture of your current self. Everyone "flaws" people know and expect this. People will make an effort understand.
