Bpd And Possible Complex Ptsd. In Uk

[bluelilly82]

Hi. I need someone to talk to. I live in the UK.

 

[Gecko]

Hi,
I don't know if you're looking for someone local or not, but I share the same diagnosis.

 

[bluelilly82]

Hi Gecko. Nice to meet you. Am really glad you replied. No they don't have to be local, just as long as they have same diagnosis. (By the way, I love Geckos)

 

[Gecko]

Hi BlueLilly, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance also.

Just to avoid any mistakes, we are talking 'borderline', correct? I would hate to start off on the wrong foot.
And I'm glad you like geckos. They have a rather special meaning for me.

 

[bluelilly82]

Yes. Borderline Personality Disorder. I have a passion for guinea pigs myself. After 12 years without them am finally getting two little baby guineas in March. I have missed having guineas

 

[Gecko]

I'm still all over the place. It was only recently diagnosed as I had been misdiagnosed for some time.

 

[bluelilly82]

I have had diagnosis of BPD for 10 years but wasn't told about it until some years afterward. I was drugged and given very little help for years. I am now having DBT (dialectic behaviour therapy) but had to wait ages for it and its early days yet. It is only recently I have been looking at the trauma aspect of it and it terrifies me. I feel really unstable over it at times. Feel triggered a lot. And so much of what was done to me has been invalidated over the years

 

[bluelilly82]

So I really feel for you. I seem to go through cycles: start to face things then it becomes overwhelming so I get unwell. Then after a time of recovery I start the cycle again. It seems like I'm back at square one at the minute. Are you in any treatment at the moment?

 

[cherryblossom]

Please keep this forum on topic of 'find a friend', then move your discussions to the appropriate forum, or the chit chat areas, or to PC. [DLMURL]https://www.ptsdforum.org/c/threads/read-here-first-where-to-start.333/[/DLMURL]

 

[Maggiemay]

*hugs*

Yep, count me in to the BPD & Complex PTSD club.

Jr explanation of cycles really helped me, thankyou. I've been refused by trauma service as 'too unstable & frustrated' due to BPD. :( But now working with someone I've worked with in a group setting I the past (therapeutic community) 1st appointment is next Fri, am very anxious! Apparently I'm going to be watched like a hawk as I'm still adamant I want to do trauma work, whereas the head of the service who assessed me (complex needs service) says I'm at high risk of becoming retraumatised, being harmed by the process or worsening of my symptoms ; (

Everyday is a battle to try and keep going at the mo. I'm on a phased return to work but it's a lot lot harder than I imagined it would be. I've gone backwards which is absolutely gutting :( But I'm holding onto the hope things will improve, despite being told I will struggle with this for the rest of my life :( Great!

Xxx

 

[Gecko]

I sent you a private message so as not to incur the wrath of the moderators. This seems like a place to make a connection only, and then move said conversation elsewhere.

 

[KP the nut]

Thanks Gecko - spot on. Although our bark is most definitely worse than our bite:angelic:. You can add people into a PC or start a thread in Chit chat.