My experiences with Borderline Personality Disorder | Varun Joshi | TEDxGeorgiaStateU

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While conversations about mental health have increased in recent years, there is much about the process of treatment and diagnosis that is challenging for an individual struggling to get help. In this talk, Varun shares his experience with mental health recovery utilizing dialectical behavior therapy techniques as well as reframing of his perspective on mental health and redefining his understanding of what a successful mental health recovery looks like. Varun Joshi is a data science student at Georgia State University who is passionate about mental health, research, and programming. He aims to bring his passions together by developing an app to help those suffering from bipolar disorder by drawing on both clinical research as well as his own lived experience with bipolar II. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@prisonmikebeotch2087]

I live with this.. Everyday.. Every single day.. Please be nice to people.. One word can make my day from good to suicidal.. 💔

[@jas-mw3fm]

well done i cant even imagine what you go through day to day

[@jerrykennedy928]

Thank you so much Varun! You're words aren't just useful for BPD, but for all of us who deal with mental health challenges. You also helped me get better insight to a friend of mine who does deal with BPD, and a little more compassion!

[@4jimmycurtis]

I feel heard. Thank you so much for this. I’m a nurse and it’s been so hard keeping it concealed at times when I’m having a downward spiral.

[@luckyangel969]

So accurate! Thank you for sharing!

[@kyrareneeLOA]

Good talk. Thank you. My mom has BPD and we do not know how to get her to therapy. She needs to move forward rather than be stuck in victim and blame. Not be perfect, just accountable.

[@MorrisJ1986]

Excellent work with this video Varun. I am a college instructor and am going to use this today to teach about personality disorders, namingly BPD. Thank you for your courage in making this. Best, Jess

[@risingpuella]

Thank you, you helped me with this video. Im very proud of who you became with thise Disorder. Especially im thankful that you spread awareness about QUITE BPD. Feel less alone after i watched this Video.

[@magicalguysober]

This was good! Thank you- I feel what you are expressing. This has actually helped me. Appreciated!

[@jonewland3337]

Unbelievable, thanks for stating things so well. I feel like I have a eureuka moment. I had no idea I had it.

[@GK-fd3dv]

That was really good!!! You literally described with me

[@bevyetc5307]

Thank you! Helps me understand some family members!!!

[@Lena-tj4le]

Thank you so much!

[@alanadillon180]

❤❤❤ Thank you

[@Dirt11728]

Never wanted to hurt or kill myself but I've got 4 symptoms easily...

[@ArathyA1]

I very much appreciate the ideas and feelings you shared but one thing made me feel hugely disappointed and pulled me back from sharing this video with my family and friends. That is the fact that ever since BPD became evident in me, my life has only gone downhill and worse. There is no long term progress, my BPD is not quiet. In fact the beacon of hope I was has now started to dim significantly. After 30,i am nothing and nowhere near what my ambitious childhood self imagined. When you started to talk about how to overcome the setbacks and recover hope, I was listening eagerly. But what I received was a validation to my defeatist thoughts.😢

[@ArathyA1]

@yourstrulymelancholy ❤❤❤

[@joashcoversongs]

JESUS can help. I have BPD too. Faith in JESUS really works.

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

This is like spending the day with celebrity clergy or watching an old school Tony what's his name something.

[@jeff_koli]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bromosexxual]

I would love to connect with those who can relate, or who know where I can find help online with this? Much love to anyone reading this

[@GK-fd3dv]

Same!!! Have you found something online?? Pls let me know… I‘m so desperate for people who understand what I‘m feeling😫😅

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