11 Things EVERYONE Should Know About Borderline Personality Disorder

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[@jermsmason2082]

I have Borderline Personality Disorder, and let me tell you, it's more painful for someone to abandon you than it is for someone to die. And boy does splitting happen to me. A few days ago i became very negative of myself just by hearing a conversation that didn't even have anything to do with me. Splitting also applies to the other person, where one moment you really like them, then something can set you off and you'll hate them.

[@lukemusic7813]

Jerms Mason wait I hear conversations that aren't about me and feel angry............

[@distone1082]

Jerms Mason my daughter has bpd, bipolar and schizophrenia. She either loves me or hates me. It's very difficult. She thinks I isolate and abandon her, just because I go about my day, doing my own thing. Like she expects me to know what she has on her mind.

[@toaonua523]

When it comes down to it, it's really sad to see someone with BPD being incapable of seeing that someone's choices don't reflect on the BPD person's self. Take a deep breath when this happens, and realize that you are in control of your own emotions if you choose to be.

[@jactober]

Jerms Mason Same here

[@beyondbeauty6921]

So its ok for borderlines to hate ppl.. and split .. this rational for u ppl? Yet if sum1 protects themselves or their kids from your verbal abuse then were unsympathetic cunts! Lol Grow up... fast pls

[@samkeller599]

I'm a recovered borderline. I got the best of both: I struggled with classic, and eventually downgraded to quiet borderline as I matured. I first started displaying symptoms when I was 14 or 15. They were subtle at first, but progressed into the whole thing. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder by multiple psychiatrists, and only received one diagnosis of BPD when I was in the mental hospital. I don't think I'm bipolar, and I can honestly say that I do NOT exhibit symptoms of BPD anymore. It CAN go away, if you get the right treatment for it. It doesn't last forever! I feel all of your struggles! Stay strong, if you want help, you'll get it. If you want to recover, it's possible!

[@dinah3939]

Sam Stephens what treatment did you go through to recover?

[@msNuria22]

Yes please what treatment are you taking ?

[@Proudmoore3377]

Thank you for this video. My best friend has BPD, and it is a CONSTANT struggle in her life. The best thing you can do for someone with BPD is to reassure them that you love them. Just hearing that helps them so much.

[@LifeOfXeri]

I'm pretty sure this is what I have but doctors keeps saying it's severe depression ...

[@shatterberry]

XeriaandBaby a lot of doctors will forget about bpd. They'll typically throw out depression or bipolar instead

[@kyliemartin7824]

XeriaandBaby I have bpd and I can't control myself sometimes and I just self harm. I think it's pretty common for people that have this. So if you have that it's a pretty clear sign

[@LifeOfXeri]

Erin Martin how do I get officially diagnosed?

[@Kyuupire]

How long have you had severe mental problems and for how long have you been in therapy? If it hasn't been that long, that could explain why doctors are reluctant to diagnose you with bpd. And a lot of doctors don't know very well about bpd. The stereotype that everyone with bpd runs around with a razor blade threatening suicide if they don't get enough attention is still pretty wide spread. Seek out a doctor who actually knows a thing or two about bpd and take the scid test for bpd.

[@vihaze6725]

You go to a doctor. The chances are if you've seen more than one (you said 'doctors' as a plural) and they don't think it's BPD, then it probably isn't. BPD is pretty over-diagnosed, despite what an earlier commenter said.

[@bonglebingleYT]

I'm too worried to ask my parents to get me tested for mental disorders.

[@GucciStinkbug]

Black Diamond have you tried approaching your school counselor/therapist? Or another adult you trust?

[@cancerousvenuszeus14]

Black Diamond same, they think im seeking attendtion

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

Black Diamond well your health is more important than their opinions. So you should go to your GP.

[@kainovember]

Connor McCracken me too because I feel like I have a lot of things... And schizophrenia but they think that's "too serious" for me to have

[@marufubi]

Me too. They won't listen to me. Plus I accidentally mistook BPD for Aspergers. I finally know what could be wrong with me but there's no one to help me.

[@shatterberry]

I have severe BPD but I've never had a traumatic experience or bad childhood. I'm just a mystery

[@elisabethsalamy8528]

samantha atterberry same i was just alone a lot

[@Scarlett-nu8gh]

have you talked through your narrative in therapy? i've had no significant traumatic experiences and i have a great relationship with my fam but being consistently low key bullied and looked down on in school made me this way

[@saint3713]

because it could be genetic too

[@saint3713]

because it could be genetic too

[@jeffhayward8221]

Same with me

[@mangaandboba]

This video made me so happy to watch. I often find videos on bpd make us with the illness seem like horrible people who are manipulative on purpose and choose to have these intense emotions, which is most certainly not the case. You did this video in a very sensitive and wonderful way. Thank you so much Kristen ❤️❤️

[@Rob-xf4tv]

I cried watching your video. I have BPD and have been struggling very hard these past two years. I took my medications, I went to therapies and it does help a little bit. Your video gave me hope.

[@Kenzlnwhite]

Thank you for making this. This morning I was finally diagnosed with BPD after being treated for Bipolar Disorder for 4 years. I have nothing but videos for research and after so long I finally feel like I understand myself

[@fffdsdgfafda8631]

notif squad! mostly cause i have bpd too. ty for this

[@akilthesamurai9232]

Having BPD myself i would like to thank you for shining a light an BPD itself ... soooo many people dont understand at times so thank you

[@GrandDaddyXeno]

I’ve cried so much because I have every single symptom mentioned and it is something I have experienced, done myself, or to others, and I’m relieved to find out it’s something others struggle with as well. I can put a name on it, I thought I was just crazy. Thank you for this video.

[@user-cb2zf3nh1z]

You hit the nail on the head. I have BOARDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER, BI-POLAR, POST TRAUMATIC DISORDER.

[@TP-nx7uf]

Thank you. I´m glad people make videos about BPD because it´s one of the most mistunderstanded mental ilnesses. I was diagnosed two years ago, but I had many mental issues even before that. I have spent three months in mental hospital, went to the therapy and took medication. I still have to fight with all my strenght with myself to not start to destroying myself as I used to. It´s hard thing to live with and sometimes it´s way harder for people around me, which makes me feel like I should have never been born. But I learnt to cope with it and don´t think about every single mistake I do. This disorder makes you think that everybody leave you now or later even if it´s family. I´ts constant fear of abandonment which drive you crazy together with anxiety, mental breakdowns, feelings of emptiness, loneliness and identity crisis. BPD is like mysterious box of mental issues...never know what will you get today.

[@gareththomas2376]

Teri Pisklakova many ppl have cured themselves . You're suffering from CPTSD . I can give you some books to read and they will really help you. I wish you all well

[@TP-nx7uf]

I just read what CPTSD is and I really can agree. It´s kind of scary how similar to BPD it is...Maybe Iˇll try to ask my doctor about that, but I don´t want to look like I have problem with his methods. If you can recommend me some books it would be great. Thank you very much.

[@gareththomas2376]

Teri Pisklakova hiya Pete Walker CPTSD from surviving to thriving. People get misdiagnosed with dpd. Gps don't really know too much . Look on KZbin . I will be happy to help you . I wish you well and l promise you, deal with your inner trauma and you can fully recover, no matter what people tell you xx

[@gareththomas2376]

Sorry , l meant Bpd

[@time4chai995]

The way you speak in this video just makes me feel so much better, like I’m gonna be ok. Thank you for that 🙂

[@Mr_toe_]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS IVE BEEN WONDERING WHY I DONT HAVE A TRUE PERSONALITY MY SEARCH IS FREAKING OVER THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@bananewane1402]

- I hate myself - I'm terrible at forming connections with others - My mood is like the weather in Auckland, NZ (If you've ever been there you'll know what I mean) - I really want to die but my family (assholes) are stopping me - I never reach out to people because I'm afraid of rejection - I'm overly perfectionistic - If someone says anything that could possibly be taken as an insult I take it personally. - It feels like a stab to the chest every time.

[@kattie06]

I have been denying I have BPD for two years and it is irreparably damaging my life. This is making is a little easier to stop blaming my symptoms on depression and anxiety or other people.

[@samphoenix794]

This is one of the best videos about BPD I've ever seen - and I have seen a lot, because I have BPD and I try to inform myself. Thank you so much! It is so nice that someone doesn't think of people with borderline as monsters, for a change. To everyone reading this who struggles with BPD: It's okay. It's gonna get better. I know it's hard to believe, but I've been through it and it does get better. Stay strong ♡

[@ygg9888]

Thanks for the encouragement! I have figured soon enough how pointless it is to try to explain my condition to friends and family and people in general. They can only relate from their level of perception, judging from their criteria, clearly surpassed by the problem. It only leads to more despair and incomprehension. So far there is only two types of people who can understand: specialists who understand in theory, and other borderlines who understand in practice; but still, other borderlines are often less severe cases than I am, being capable to have a job, being engaged, etc., which I am absolutely incapable of (so far). Your advice about seeking help is the best!

[@kaylabartley8327]

My boyfriend has BPD and I never truly understood it but I've been doing alot of research and what I have learned is that whenever he lashes out or when he is going through mood changes that I just comfort him and tell him it's not his fault thank you for making videos like this

[@AdrianRowan]

Thanks so much for this video. I got diagnosed with BPD a year and a half ago and it's always helpful to hear it discussed in a calm and unbiased way. I'm always looking for simple ways to describe it to others and this will be a great video to send to people! Thanks for ALL your videos.

[@BasedGodEmperorTrump]

I have BPD and just ruined a relationship with someone I loved very much. She came off as a narcissist after the honeymoon phase and got to a point of being distant and not really communicating. Then started triangulating me with a male coworker of hers. I was paranoid about a potential abandonment so I came off as self sabotaging the relationship and made her leave. She went NC which really hurts.

[@JoannaTiler]

I have BPD and everything you said is true.. I hate being left alone because I use that as a connection to abandonment. I also do split people all the time which sucks

[@sharksareawesome24]

Thanks for the info, learned some new things about the disorder. My therapist was thinking I was either bipolar or I had BPD. I do know that I have Severe OCD. Mental illness can be really hard to pinpoint, don’t feel discouraged if your treatment seems to be taking a long time because I felt and still feel the same way. Some things are worth waiting for. Hang in there. I’ll try to practice what I preach as well.

[@racheljohnson4221]

I recently went to therapy because I knew something hasn’t been right with me mentally for awhile now. I took that really sophisticated test and it said that I could highly likely have BPD. My therapist doesn’t want to officially diagnose me with it because it’s a life altering diagnosis and she thinks with therapy I could move past it, so we’re doing dialectal (?) therapy. To help with my impulse, my self destructive thoughts, my constant depression, and my exploding anger. And I have black and white thinking. I don’t know if I have it but either way thanks for this video it helped me to understand it a lot better and understand myself better.

[@angelikakrawczyk1465]

In the UK BPD is also called EUPD - Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.

[@austinkaili]

This video is extremely helpful and compassionate to those that are dealing with or know someone that has bpd. I highly suspect that my girlfriend has it and we've been having the hardest time of our lives lately. Ever since she found out about bpd, we've had a name for her behavior. Bpd is still extremely confusing to us and I'm desperately seeking treatment for her before she hurts herself....or others..again. What's hopeful for me is that treatment is so highly available and recovering from bpd IS possible. I've heard from my psychiatrist that getting diagnosed with bpd can take up to several sessions but recovering from it will take years, if not decades of intensive psychotherapy and a strong support group. I believe in miracles and I just want people out there to know that if you or a loved one has bpd, there's still hope. I got stabbed two days ago by my gf diagnosed with bpd. I was sent to suicide watch for 2 days. After all the help and counseling that I received, when I came home, guess what I did? I bought more knives lol. I believe she can get better and I know she didn't hurt me because she wanted to. She's hurting deep inside and externalizing her emotions because from what I understand, those with bpd have a complete intolerance to negative emotions. They cannot handle them at all. Until that pain and suffering deep down gets brought to surface and healed, she won't get better. But I truly believe in her. For those of you looking for literature on BPD, here are some titles my psychiatrist suggested: Lost in the mirror I hate you don't leave me Adult children of emotionally immature parents Adult children of alcoholics Thank you @LikeKristen. I hope you become a wonderful psychiatrist. If anyone has any advice/resources/success stories etc. please feel free to contact me.

[@taracate88]

I’m currently talking to my doctor because she thinks that since my mom has bipolar disorder, she assumed was the same. I may be bipolar also but I definitely have different issues such as the splitting and the anger that is always just under the surface. I’m so grateful for all these videos that helps me understand what I’m feeling. You don’t even know...

[@Mzansi74]

Treatment takes the rest of your life. It does not stop.

[@madelineharmon4855]

Thank you for this video!! You’re so warm, non judgmental and reassuring

[@charlierennie9786]

I believe for years I was misdiagnosed with Depression and Anxiety. Only recently, now im coping at my best, it was suggested. Eureka moment!! 💡

[@nattsyko7279]

Oh gosh, when she said up to 7 years... made me feel anxious. I really want to control my emotions and not have this fear of abandonment and this horrific rage by literally tomorrow... I have hope that I’ll get better soon. It seems like a long way to go but hey, it’s worth it.

[@shanana1648]

BPD may also be referred to as EUPD or emotionally unstable personality disorder and also EDD Emotional Dysregulation Disorder. :)

[@lowriesmith5471]

This video helped me a lot. I suffer from BPD. Thank you.

[@The_Lemurian_Witch13]

I have BPD and I find that the words “keep calm,” Don’t exactly help… it just stress me out more

[@franklinerin5685]

I really love how this is pure information. Super great video!

[@suzannechurcher1745]

My ex has this disorder though not diagnosed and no motivation to get help. He splits me. Im the best person he has had a relationship with and then when I stand up to him, have differing opinions or behave in ways he deems wrong he turns against me. Can happen very quickly. I am then a nasty, rotten, evil person. Nothing good about me. The worst. And it can be over a minor incident that a normal person would brush off. Things excalate. Im blamed. Im nothing but rubbish in his eyes. Then few days later he cant understand why im not over it as it is in the past and I must have a problem in my brain to still be upset. No apology or discussion unless I want to trigger him again. Always trying to choose words carefully and censor myself. Complete head f##k. Im healing now im out of this madness.

[@meganbruce41]

I was researching BPD and I started to realise that I fit into all 9 categories and everything started to make sense, it was actually a relief because I knew it was just anxiety and depression I knew there was something else “wrong” that I didn’t understand. I’m so so glad I researched into it. I used to wonder if I had bipolar disorder because of my extreme mood swings but when I went to the doctor they dismissed it and said since my mood swings don’t last weeks/months it’s not bipolar and they didn’t do anything else to look into my moods. I’m on the highest dosage of Mirtazipine and it’s helping me not feel as suicidal and it’s helping me not think about self harming as much as I used to but I still need help. I recently went back to the doctors and said I think I have BPD and I’ve been referred to the psychiatrist department in my city (even though the doctor thought it was strange that I came to her thinking I have BPD she still referred me which I’m grateful for). I’ve filled out the mood diary and the personality test and now I’m waiting to hear back but the waiting lists for seeing a psychiatrist is so long I don’t know when I’ll finally be able to get an appointment. For now I’ve been going to my doctor regularly so that they can monitor my mood and make sure I’m not going to kill myself or anything. I’m so glad there’s so much information out there now. Videos like this are amazing because it’s quite overwhelming to read about it and it’s a lot to take it to read so hearing someone explain it really helps. Thank you for your video. I just subscribed ☺️

[@sarahbrumley5520]

And she saying there's so much hope out there for you she's definitely being nice because one out of maybe a hundred will ever get better and that's not for the lack of trying it's from the lack of somebody admitted they have it in the first place and going to get in criticism against them getting one of these people in therapy is the hard part

[@ashleegardner6819]

I may have BPD. Your video was very helpful. Thank you

[@tonyengardio8413]

For me it's a last second decision, a full 180, it's negatively effected my job and my family. I feel like my impulses control me, I'm not in control it feels like. Mentally I just feel alone, like I'm totally different from everyone else.

[@peggyhill2905]

I have it and it's a living hell!!! Not wanting too die is a daily challenge.

[@andreagray8382]

It's crazy to see you come up in my recommended videos. I've been diagnosed for awhile, and you did a pretty great job at explaining it. Keep it up Kristen 😁👍

[@liamodonovan8883]

I love your channel Kristen your doing a great job raising awareness for mental health love you so much

[@wiredlilykisha2833]

I have Bpd and it's not easy being 14 and having the feeling like everyone is against you and I lost so many ppl I love. Kids at school call me evil and I hate it cause I feel like I'm a bad person and I end up cut my self just to punish my self and stop the voices.

[@HexFaustus]

i was told by a professional that i probably have bpd, but since im under 18 i don't have a diagnosis.

[@delugedlife5027]

There definitely isn't a cure for this. My ex told me she had this shortly after I met her. I knew she was crazy the first day I met her. It escalated to outright ridiculousness. What kept me around was that bpd people can love hard and make you feel like you are the what thing that ever happened to them. When they aren't in crazy mode they are so kind and loving. I was compassionate enough that I told her I would love to make this work If we want to counseling. She canceled the appointment twice so I had to walk away. One thing she mentioned is that I ruined 4 years of therapy for her. I felt bad so I came back for one more try..... That was a mistake she switched up and had no time for me and was very cold for 2 weeks. I had enough and finally called it quits. I want to mention that it seemed like her one on one counseling was working but she a still exhibited too many symptoms that I was ready to handle without intervention. Good luck to you guys with bpd I have made some harsh comments about bpd people due to the fact that one really hurt me but it's an illness they didn't ask for and usually caused by someone traumatizing them in the past. Even though I would steer clear of a relationship with a BDP person I stil would be a friend and try to help them. It's very sad that so many women are affected by this.

[@suryaananda108]

Thank you for this video. I’m hurting so bad 😔

[@ayandadladla7709]

Do you need someone to talk to?

[@vvvvia]

I told my bff that my therapist thinks that I have BPD and she told me that ppl with BPD are socially awkward I’m so pissed at her rn bc she thinks that 😡😡😡

[@acemurasaki2166]

I think your bff has no clue and should shut up

[@killuanatsume]

I think she got confused with asperger which I have.

[@cazzum4722]

I've recently been diagnosed as Borderline and this was really helpful and insightful. Thank you :)

[@Lord-tj9du]

I'm either bipolar,BPD,crazy,stupid,emotional or just depressed

[@tinyokami968]

the problem is that there isnt enough research actually.. we have doctors and therapists and others that will refuse to help us bc of the stigma of the disorder.... not to mention when you tell friends or family that you have a 'personality' disorder, people run out of your life like youve suddenly grown horns

[@ravijain930]

Thanks for wonderful description of the illness. It is much more understandable. Particularly splitting concept. Perhaps this will empower me take control of my situation.

[@toluca8371]

I have aaalll of these symptoms, I've spoken to my mom about it, yet she still doesn't believe me. Well, she does, she just doesn't want me to get help.

[@ttc7341]

Excellent description. Thank you so much.

[@witchf4ce310]

I've suspected I have bpd for years or something similar but not a lot of people know about it in Sweden. I feel like no one takes me seriously at all and I will always feel like this and never get help.

[@biancahouse5031]

I have BPD, and it's hard for me to cope when i'm upset. I get upset over the littlest of things and I don't mean to, I really wish I could manage it, I try breathing mechanisms, Coping skills my therapist taugbt me, & still..I self destruct. Its painful to have BPD. I really wish I never had it.

[@cec6607]

I have BPD and I it's weird because I was diagnosed a few months ago. I didn't believe the doctor at first but I sought information and now I see what it is. I didn't like the term because I didn't know what it was. But I know it's fine.

[@jaydenv8557]

I’ve not been diagnosed with bpd (tho literally every symptom applies to me) but I definitely do the splitting thing. I might completely idolise someone and think they’re amazing, and they can say or do one small, insignificant thing that’s not even that bad and I’ll immediately think that they’re a bad person. I get over it in a few days or months generally, but I still do it, and it’s not healthy

[@kyliefarrell4864]

You know what's really weird? Whenever I wake up I always think my mum is going to growl me so I wake up as fast as I can and then I go to school....that's pretty strange isn't??

[@jessicakelly6353]

Damn, i spent so long thinking I might have bipolar disorder but this describes be perfectly.

[@ezrawrld]

i don't know if i have bpd or not. i'm very scared of being abandonment and i get attached to people very easily. my family life for the last 5 years has been very toxic and i've felt the lowest i have in my short 16 years a few months ago. me and my girlfriend broke up and i felt intense loneliness every night, i cried every night because i bottled up all my feelings about my home life that's toxic, and i had my first panic attack. all that happened in a span of 2 months. im not very social and the thought of taking to people sometimes scares me. i'm terrified to talk to my mom about any of this because i'm afraid that she won't understand and she'll just tell me to pray about it. sometimes i feel very highly of myself but mostly i put myself down and point out my own flaws and i have this thought in my head that i won't live past 18. my biggest fear is being manipulated into doing things that i don't want to do because i am very soft spoken and i have reoccurring nightmare of me being sexually harassed/raped. i don't know what any of this means and i'd like to know, so if anyone has any advice, i'd appreciate it.

[@ezrawrld]

guppie yes, it's amplemochii

[@Dowhatsright99]

I read that it takes 8-16 of consistent therapy to recover from BPD

[@jamie2888]

I was misdiagnosed with bipolar first, but it turned out to be bpd. Almost everyone in my classes has asked at least once if I'm depressed or, do I have depression. Idk how to respond tbh. Sometimes I just ask why, one time I flipped a guy off when he asked, idrk why lol

[@thepadawanuniverse5314]

i have never seen a therapist but i have pretty much all the simptones of bpd advice?

[@rosalinlangiotti2285]

I've been questioning whether I have this disorder. I'm really scared that I do have it.

[@Storm-up2vn]

I have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder but nobody believes me. I named all of my personalities named Shadow, Emma, Lulu and Max.

[@DorysStories]

I have been in therapy for months & just got diagnosed with this a few days ago.

[@MarshaNadiaA]

you're so pretty and calming me. thx for make me understand

[@kaysiepurcell232]

Bpd is also known as eupd emotionally unstable personality disorder in the U.K..

[@ffionholdsworth218]

BPD diagnosed here. There actually ISN'T a lot of hope for me. I'm in Wales and BPD specific treatment like DBT isn't available on the NHS here:/

[@heywheresjade]

In the uk doctors often call it "emotional unstable personality disorder" or EUPD, because they don't like the word borderline. I think this might just be the UK though

[@bilum]

What would you suggest if your main trigger is your wife, the woman you've been with for 20 years since you were 15? My mood can go from great to self-harm in a second if she says something negative about me. I don't care about anyone else's opinion. I was fine when I was 'just depressed', would lose my temper over silly things, didn't feel anything positive, looked forward to nothing. Started on Sertraline and all of a sudden it's like being 16 again. emotions all over the place, 1 period of suicidal thoughts, impulsive and self-destructive behavior. Doctor won't consider BPD (or EUPD as I've read it's now called here) until I've completed 6 months+ of depression treatment. 4 months to go..

[@vincentrose336]

Extremely educational. I was taking notes thanks you

[@Karina._.]

I born with bpd or i just have since i was a kid but i didn't know since i was turn 13 but was late for me because know a have ocdc with social anxiety , depressions , and nobody know i was thinking in tell to my friends but a friend of my just discoverd what is bpd thanks a comic and she said "is so scary just think be in love with a sociopath "

[@Lorelei711]

Way to do research then tell everyone else what you learned. How about living with it? Then you will know exactly what it is. It is good advice for those who know nothing about it but not the best advice, I have it and can't fully explain it, I've been researching myself but just about everything I've read or seen isn't completely accurate and of course not everyone experiences things the exact same way but overall I think the people who truly have it can relate. You are right though there are many different kinds of mental illness and several of them have a lot of the same symptoms and behaviors.

[@vicroni]

can you do this for schizophrenia? My best friend has this illness and I really want to help him. Could another idea be for drug addiction? I really wanna help me please he's having such a hard time with his other illnesses? I love him so much and I really want to protect him. Thank you, Kristen!

[@vicroni]

*help him

[@panda839578567659610]

it's weird that I was diagnosed with bipolar, but I resonate a lot with symptoms of bpd ://

[@jerrbear3211]

Thanks! I got diagnosed with this and I had no clue what to do

[@rebeccaw5401]

I got diagnosed with bpd in mid 2014 im still in recovery, im about a year clean from self harm and haven't taken an OD since mid 2015. DBT has helped to a great extent however I fail a lot of the time to see how far ive come with recovery because I always have periods of my mood just flat lining and feeling suicidal wanting to do it but somehow stopping myself. its real f***ing annoying.

[@panicatthecringethatfrank1390]

personally. I think I have it due to everything mentioned I have done in one way or another. and it terrifies me

[@breemorr]

Have you heard of ACT (acceptance commitment therapy) I did it as a treatment for bpd and it changed my life. Please do a video on it when you can if you know it.

[@beyondbeauty6921]

12TH THING EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW AVOID BORDERLINES ... SURVIVOR OF BORDERLINE ABUSE ONE LIFE LIVE IT WELL

[@Realestatepenny]

Beyond Beauty69 don’t be ignorant. Every person with BPD is different.

[@Stardusk123]

I was watching this and like checking everything you said off in my head, like i have like everything xD and somehow it makes me laugh first time i self harmed was when i banged my head against the wall in my closet, crying, at age like 6yr because i didnt know what i did wrong. and at the time my mom didnt know about my gastrointestinal issues and thought i was #2ing myself on purpose or something so i got yelled at and spanked a lot... then we got this gel thing that you dont swallow but, opposite way that my mom forced in me an wouldnt let me do myself, it didnt really work.. and now im crying, great. anyway thats prolly part of my BPD not to mention several other things. the cutting happened recently, once last year just before 2018, an once a week or two ago. cutting is easy to resist, as well as head banging, but picking at wounds and blemishes cuz they are ugly and will never go away (especially picking at ones on head are extra painful and prolly not a good idea in case it gets infected but i hate bumps, i like smooth, and it bugs me so much just like how i feel like half my scaled is just a ton of layers of dead skin built up and i want to shave my head bald and scrub it but i know id look hideous and id just hate myself more) and "pulling" out hair, i dont really pull pull i kinda comb through my hair trying to pull out any and all lose hairs because i shred like crazy whitch is also prolly due to stress, those are the hardest to stop

[@misstery5942]

I get stressed and anxious very easily and very smalla things feel like a mountain and I can't cope, after feeling like this so often and constantly then I can't sleep for days on end and I feel irritated at every little noise etc I can't cope and waking up makes me feel deeply depressed and wishing I was dead

[@mymymyawhat877]

Her eyes are so pretty

[@misstery5942]

I once had a brain scan as a teen and they said my brain showed way too much activity on the left side of my brain?

[@cancerousvenuszeus14]

*Dont scream at me for self-diagnoses I was chatting with my friend and he said i am i perfect description But i keep getting told that if you acknowledge you "have a disorder" you are fake So idk what to do I cant afford a psychologist My parents dont believe me

[@mileymbclimb17]

I've gone through my whole life feeling like i had bipolar and got diagnosed a year ago with it but know i left somethings out when i was professionally tested I've realized I've been misdiagnosed nothing else makes more sense about my entire life than me having Bpd

[@LikeKristen]

talk to your doctor if you feel like you are not on the right treatment. BDP and bipolar disorder are just diagnoses to help give you the right treatment possible but they do not define you as a person.

[@mileymbclimb17]

Thank you! :)

[@animalsandiphones]

You are amazing! I love this video

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

It resembles bipolar because the intense mood swings the only difference between bipolar and BPD is because the bipolar mood swings last a lot longer than the BPD as the BPD intense mood swings last anywhere from a few days to weeks and can happen by rapid cycling through out the day and genetics , family history and chemical imbalances are the main causes but it takes a traumatic event for it to triggerwhich probably will have an element of PTSD unless you've been diagnosed by a psychiatrist you should not be researching it at all until you've got that diagnosis

[@deadboy1003]

But how am I going to go to my physiatrist and tell him " listen I think you misdiagnosed me, I feel like I have BPD" he'd be so angry or I feel like he would tell me I don't know what I'm talking about. This video literally described me but I was diagnosed with Major depression.

[@DoubtingThomasina]

Cayden Sandoval I would recommend seeing at least 5 professionals. Many mental illnesses have similar symptoms and that makes it difficult to diagnose. I hope this helps

[@AsianAmericanGuy]

Your channel explains it best

[@StudyabroadWithAbhilasha]

I think that's my description

[@burnttoast161]

Your tooth gap is adorable

[@jactober]

I have borderline personality disorder and it sucks so much tbh

[@loramorgan-ridsdale2180]

In the UK bpd is called emotionally unstable disorder. I prefer bpd

[@maricrisperdiguerra386]

I always have a feeling that i don't want to be friends with my bestfriends/friends anymore and i really don't know why I always feel that. My friends are so good to me but I can't see that when I thought that I don't want them anymore. Also I have of the symptoms. So do I have BPD?

[@lloydekins]

LikeKristen what do you do when the person you suspect has BPD has been in complete denial for years and refuses help? It's affecting our entire family and all of her relationships. You're video above was very helpful and makes total sense... but what can i do to get through? If i say something she doesn't like, like you mentioned before i go from good guy to bad guy in a split second and she won't speak to me.