This is an open forum where those with Borderline Personality Disorder, their friends, family and loved ones are welcome. The hope is that everyone can learn from each other.

 

Using the forum can be beneficial since your message will reach a greater number of people. As a result, a large number of people can contribute to or benefit from the discussions. Feel free to use this forum to ask questions, express your opinion, and spread relevant information. But please remember that no one in the forum is under any obligation what-so-ever to answer questions!

 

 

Forum Rules:

This forum is a place to talk to someone other than someone like yourself - a place to learn.

Suicidal ideation and discussions of suicide are NOT permitted in this room. Your messages will NOT be permitted. If you need to discuss suicidal ideation and are not at immediate risk please seek help.

Anyone who is actively suicidal (i.e. at risk) are not permitted into the room as you are encouraged to call 999 immediately.

No arguments are permitted on this bulletin board. It is fine to say you disagree with someone and why, but it is not appropriate to argue. This is not the place to rage. You cannot flame another person. These posts will not be permitted.

No foul language is permitted. No "censored foul language" is permitted either. i.e - sh*t.

If you have left a message and do not find it posted, chances are your message has broken an above rule. Try again and if it doesn't break any rules, we will be happy to post it.

Families, please remember that the people who have BPD can give you some insight into the disorder, however they cannot explain why your loved one does what they do exactly. Each and every person is different whether they have BPD or not. Be careful when you look for answers from people that have never met your loved one.

Mental health professionals are free to list their practice, however outright advertising will cause immediate banning.

Disclaimer:

The advice in this forum is not meant to and cannot replace the specialized training and professional judgment of a health care or mental health care professional.

Always consult a trained mental health professional before making any decision regarding treatment.

Self-help information and information from the Internet is useful, but it is not a substitute for professional assistance. Please seek professional help:

- if you have thoughts of killing yourself or harming others;

- if you are gravely disabled (unable to care for yourself);

- if you are abusing substances.

The purpose of this forum is to provide information and support. This forum cannot, and is not, assuming the role of your physician or therapist.

We are not aware of your medical problem or psychiatric diagnoses, which will usually have a dramatic effect on medication (and/or any other treatment) we recommendation you must make a medical and treatment plan with your physician and therapist(s).