Borderline Personality Disorder Open Forum

This board is moderated to keep the board safe for everyone. All messages to the board will be reviewed before they be sent to the board. Messages that do not conform to the rules below will not be added to the bulletin board. This is for your protection so that there will be no flaming, and no inappropriate posts.

This is an open forum where those with the borderline personality disorder, families and friends, Drs. and therapists and students are welcome. The hope is that everyone can learn from each other. 

Finally there is a place where families can ask those with the BPD what they are feeling inside; where Drs. can discuss what treatments are successful with their patients; where those with the BPD can ask families what would assist them in their recovery. 

Students, you are welcome, but remember that this is not a laboratory and no one in the forum is under any obligation to answer questions.

Please read my messages under "Disclaimer" on the forum itself. 

Bulletin Board Rules:

For those with the BPD and their families, if you need emotional support and someone to talk with about what you are undergoing and want to talk to someone like yourself, I suggest you go either to the BPD bulletin board or to the BPD Family board for assistance.

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 you can go to the above rooms. 

Anyone who is actively suicidal (i.e. at risk) are not permitted into the room as you are encouraged to call 911 immediately. I have written a suicide crisis intervention section for you including many resources here. Also check out our Sanctuary Hotline" here where you can call or write volunteers directly.

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. IE - sh($

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 the 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 the 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 problems and psychiatric diagnoses,

which usually have a dramatic effect on medication (and other treatment)

recommendations. You must make a medical and treatment plan with your physician and therapist(s).