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Do I have BPD?

Postby seaglass » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:18 am

Just looking for help...

Grew up in an abusive home. My father was verbally, emotionally, mentally, and physically abusive. My mother became terminally ill when I was 14. My older sibling moved 1500 miles away and cut contact with the family when I was 16. My boyfriend is cheating on me, and according to everyone it's an abusive relationship. I believe the bad moments in the relationship are my fault. But...I believe that your past doesn't have to control your present.

So, here are my issues now:
- I get jealous.
- I fear that my boyfriend is always going to leave me.
- I am always worried that my life is going to fall apart. I never count on anything, because I *know* it will fall through. I am always living in fear.
- I have threatened suicide (never been serious about it...I'm sorry, I know that is horrible. No disrespect to the people who have actually followed through).
- I get very emotional, say things I don't mean, then immediately feel bad for saying those things.
- I have had anorexia. I still struggle sometimes.
- I have OCD, as well.
- I feel guilty and at fault for everything.

Is this BPD? Or, do I have something else wrong?
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Postby shivers » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:28 am

I don't think what you've put forward is Borderline. I do suggest some special counselling for you to help resolve your issues from your childhood. This is not uncommon and should be immensely helpful for you.
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Postby jasmin » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:11 pm

Hey, seaglass! Maybe it would be better if you stayed away from people who hurt you. It's not your fault your boyfriend cheats on you or hurts you. You've been through a lot and you don't deserve to have anything bad happen to you.
You have this forum now and there will be someone here to listen when you need it.
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