Newly diagnosed

Hey I'm new to the forum and newly diagnosed with bpd. Currently homeless and just come out of a unstable relationship not in the best of places ATM. I only found out my diagnosis through asking my gp for the letter from mental health team. I'm really worried I'm never going to have a healthy relationship again everything starts good but the moment they want too see there friends or change plans I get out of control with anger and feel like they don't want to see me because they prefer the other person etc. I feel so bad for the things I have done. Relationships seem to be my trigger just so worried that I'm going to mess up any relationship I have. I feel alone I see a psychiatrist every 3 months but that is all. He prescribed me quitiaprin which I don't want to take because of the side effects. Can I take any medication that doesn't involve anti psychotics?

No help from anyone????

Just got here. Reading you're post.

BPD is a mental disorder that can not be treated with pills, but is treated with therapy like cbt to help "straighten out" your thought patterns. Pills will help the comorbid illnesses, though. If you have psychotic features or paranoia, then you may benefit from taking anti-psychotics. If you don't like the medicine that you are on, then you can talk to your doctor about trying a different one. Don't be afraid to ask questions about your treatment. In fact, write questions down as they come to you and bring the paper in with you to your next visit.

I have to go to sleep right now, but you can send me a pvt msg if you have any other questions. I have to get up to drive out to my old school and get my transcript. I'll check my box then.

Hi Mfm- welcome to the forums.

Please don't be offended if your post isn't answered right away- sometimes people just don't have the right words at the right time, and we're all on different time zones, but someone will answer. You're not being ignored.

As Z said, the pills aren't used specifically for BPD, but the other stuff that goes with it- the mood swings, depression, anxiety etc.

Relationships are a big issue and a huge trigger for me- I've just said to my therapist this week that I really need help to work on that. He's set me homework (writing letters to the people that hurt me) which I'm putting off at present, but I am going to have to (begrudgingly) do it.

Have you looked into seeing any one else for therapy on a more regular basis? Three months is a long stretch between appointments. I'd end up off the rails and a total mess if I had to wait that long between appointments.

Different meds work differently for each person, so it's something you'd need to discuss with your psychiatrist. Have you told him about the side effects you're getting with it? Some people are on antipsychotics, others on mood stabilisers, antidepressants, anxiety meds or a combination.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, and there's no such thing as a silly question here.

Hugs
Lily

thank you everyone Am i entitled for more support? pschiatrist said I may be able to get therapy which i would really like. He cancelled my CPN does anyone else hae one with this disorder. I just feel been given this diagnosis and medication and kinda been left

First off, welcome to the nuthouse. We weren't ignoring you. Like Lily said, different time zones, busy days, etc. all add up. Usually we're pretty good about getting back to someone right away, but occasionally, sh*t happens.

As for the meds, Z1t23ch3 is right; meds don't usually do a whole lot for us, other than keep us back from the edge. Therapy, particularly dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is going to be a lot more effective in the long run. I know a LOT of people have recommended DBT, and I'm going for my entrance interview in about two weeks, so I'll be able to give you more of a first-hand account then.

Silly question: what's CPN?

It's a community psychiatric nurse I'm from the UK sO think things work a little differently. Thanks for your advice really helped