Why Didn’t We Seek Help for BPD in Our Teens? Candid Conversations

[@Chucanelli]

I suspected BPD within a couple years of onset, it happened pretty suddenly when a bunch of memories came flooding back. I was in a volatile dissociative crisis and it was hard to function enough to make appointments, and I had no help. Once I did seek help, I had horrible experiences with a therapist, a psychiatrist, and hospitals/crisis centers. It was so scary I gave up and started drinking instead. I wish I had known that those awful encounters were not the norm, I’ve since gotten help and have had wonderful experiences. Great discussion as always! Keep trying folks, it does get better. ❤️

[@zlatkajupe]

I had no idea I had BPD as a teen or even what that was. I knew I had some depression and anxiety but that was it. I don't really think people were talking about BPD in the 2000's where I was living. Makes a lot of sense though. I figured I was just acting out because of family drama and not fitting in at school.

[@TomWhite-ew3qi]

I didn't even seek therapy until February 2024. I knew something was wrong by age 14 (June 2017). But I'd literally been struggling with all 9 symptoms and the pain of the mood swings was absolutely gutteral. I was also afraid of being involuntarily hospitalized. That thankfully hasn't happened, but I did and still do fear it But one of my band teachers noticed my behavior (fear of abandonment, rage, paranoia, etc)

[@kristakemp2658]

Because i was too busy trauma bonding with my vulnerable narc boyfriend and felt fine cause i was getting love bombed lmao