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Hi all. My daughter is almost 7, she very suddenly lost her Nana 2 years ago and at the time, as it may have seemed, she didn't really seem to grieve. Now, 2 years on, she talks of death a lot. I would say, that maybe she is starting to realize the finality of it. She has said to me a few times now, while almost inconsolable, that she's worried that I'm going to die, ...

I'm new to this site, and have read so many heart-wrenching stories from people whose spouse have DD.

My husband was diagnosed with DD four years ago after a complete breakdown and hospitalization. He had been constantly harrassed by an ex-spouse for years (who is also likely dealing with her own mental health challenges)--she'd deny visitation, initiate random fights, etc. About a year before his break, he was presented court papers indicating several counts of ...

1. What sites or books have you used for setting boundaries?

2. Any advice on how to set a boundary regarding therapy? Ex., I would like for him to attend specific BDP therapy atleast twice a week but I know I can't make him do it. BUT I don't want any contact if he is not willing to go and to help himself. I also want to either be active with him or to somehow ...

Hi there! My husband was recently diagnosed BPD. We are pretty text book in his BPD and my recations in thinking he was just manipulating and being a jerk. He was diagnosed last weekend after entering himself to a clinic do to self harm thoughts. We separated before the diagnoses and he is just avoidant right now. Most days I don't even know where he is & he is purposely keeping it that way. He ...

We recently discovered that my brother is doing heroin. Of course he denied it and blamed it on his friend. We know without a doubt that he's doing it. We're taking a slower step-by-step intervention approach, because given his proneness to anger, the type of group intervention you hear about and see on shows like Intervention would backfire. I have corresponded with two mental health professionals, including a renowned addiction specialist. After talking to the ...

Hello all,

Thank you for all of the insightful replies to my previous posts. It boggles my mind that there is so
much talent and wisdom in this forum! The replies that I've received are helping me get through this and they are much appreciated.
Anyway the situation is pretty much the same with my friend. We say Hi in passing but nothing else for the past month or so. The only issue is that ...

Hi from sometimes sunny Florida..

I have googled and searched but really have had little luck identifying if this behavior is of any concern..
I'll try to make a long explanation short:
My girlfriends 11 year old daughter has a pretty intense preoccupation w having conversation w a poster in her room..she will shut herself in her room for an hour and will chat away. Apparently this is a long term thing as a younger ...

Hello,

I finally got the courage to share my story here and would love to read you guy's input.

I am married to someone who seems to have Borderline Personality Disorder. I am constantly being humiliated, manipulated, blackmailed, etc ect etc. I have live with him for 3 years, which have been a nightmare. He changes reality and twists everything to make it seem like I am the bad guy, thus enabling him to rage ...

I recently began dating someone but have concerns about him. We've only been on five dates but after the first date, he began calling everyday. While I was initially okay with this, he started complaining that I don't speak to him long enough and began texting and emailing in addition to calling every day. I'm a busy professional with a demanding job, which he is aware of. He also seems unware of appropriate boundaries and ...

I need help dealing with my friend's psychotic reactions to certain social situations, and would like to figure out if I can help him in some way.

He has told me that he suffers from ADHD and also has severe trust issues from being bullied as a child. Some of the behaviors he engages in which are common to those with ADHD include being easily distracted, excessive talking, and overall hyperactivity.

However, I think he ...