Borderline Personality Disorder: Sorting Fact From Fiction

There are so many persistent myths about Borderline Personality Disorder. But, the reality of being quote “borderline” is much more nuanced — and hopeful.

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[jessrose]

One of the most interesting points I've heard made about the trauma aspect of BPD is that sometimes the "patient" doesn't even believe their trauma was all that bad. Which makes it harder to diagnosis when someone asks about the trauma in your past and you're like "Nope, everything was good."

[altheaunertl]

I'd love to see a video on just Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-- or maybe that and other therapy types as well! We (society) tend to talk about CBT, talk therapy, and medications, but not as much other treatments.

[AynenMakino]

I'd be really interested in an even more in-depth episode on BPD. It's an incredibly complex disorder, and an often misunderstood one. But it's a disorder that could easily fill a whole series of episodes if you wanted to really gain an in-depth understanding of it. In my opinion this would be well worth it.

[poppyseedbagel]

i have bpd, i love hearing it get talked about because i feel like no one ever talks about it!

[hj]

I have BPD and I just gotta say this is awesome. I've been struggling along time with it and have felt doomed, its also so hard to get help and treatment unless you have 💰 which i dont, but im not a bad person and I'm trying so hard to learn coping mechanisms and help myself. I'd love to get therapy and heal myself. Its sad when you want help and ask for help and still can't get any. We need to help people with mental health before they're in the hospital or worse. If you are living a life with mental illness, diagnosed or otherwise suspected, and feel like there's no helo for you, you are not alone in your struggle. You are seen and heard and valid. Keep fighting!💪

[qwitchyy]

Thank y’all so much for this. I’ve had “friends” make terrible comments about people with BPD without knowing I’m diagnosed. Most memorably, that all people with BPD are “vicious” and “inherently manipulative.” Interestingly, I’m also diagnosed with Bipolar II.

Ignorance hurts and can be deadly, but hopefully science can help us fight the stigmas surrounding mental health.

[moonlitmemoriesx]

A few months ago I got my official bpd diagnosis. Just getting the diagnosis, having a therapist well versed in it and willing to work with me has changed so much. I like seeing videos and people talk like this because it makes it easier to cope.

[ingridcld]

I have a friend who has BPD. I don't always get along with them because of their mood swings, but they're still one of my greatest friends. And they're getting better now that they've been doing talk therapy for awhile.

[Miss-Anne-Thrope]

DBT isn't just for those with BPD, I've found some of it useful to manage my autism symptoms such as distress tolerance to manage my 'meltdowns' or the emotional regulation module to help me identify and manage emotions. Shame that I can't handle groups so I couldn't do the full program.

I was suspected of having BPD because apparently female + self harm = BPD and I also struggle with emotions. After much discussion with various mental health professionals and an in depth assessment with a psychologist, it seems that ASD is the correct diagnosis.

[brohen]

It's not good to self diagnose, but I think I might have to see a shrink. This hits pretty close lol

[TheEirnk]

as someone struggling to accept my diagnosis, the thing about a lack of sense of self... really hit home. is that really something only BPD people have? because i've never had a sense of self.

[brisetta]

i love that you guys made this one, I was diagnosed with BPD back in 2002, but after 2 years of DBT I was declared cured by the top BPD specialist in all of Canada in 2014. I also have bipolar so I still handle those symptoms but with light medication (just lithium) I have my symptoms under control for the last few years. No sign of my bpd has returned in over 6 years. I just want people with borderline to know THERE IS HOPE FOR RECOVERY and they should not ever give up!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[ianmccombs]

If you have BPD, you may feel alone and helpless, but life can get better. It's not an easy road, nor is it simple, but life can be brighter. Don't give up. You are loved.

[shawneeg]

Interesting topic for me. I was diagnosed with BPD mistakenly after being falsely diagnosed with MS all due to a b12 deficiency

[BrainsApplied]

I kinda do like these factchecks.
Can we have more?😊

[jamiesangster]

Wow. I’m in social work and we have always treated BPD as untreatable. I’ve referred people to mental health programs and housing and had them declined because BPD is untreatable so it doesn’t make sense to put them in. Any chance you can cite those papers so I can use them in the future?

[RangerRuby]

I have a sibling with BPD and this video is super helpful in understanding what is happening. Thanks for sorting out the facts.

[aalin]

It's treatable? O, wow. I have hope for the first time in a long time. Actually crying 😂 thank you

[ZoeAlleyne]

I was so nervous clicking on this, I was diagnosed young and have dealt with a lot of stigma since.

[qs-ii]

Didn’t know BPD in a lack of identity ran side by side.

I’ve always felt like all I could really be is a mimic that replicated other people’s actions. It makes me feel guilty and like I really don’t have anything to my sense of self. I’ve gotten better but I still don’t feel like me as a person really exist anywhere out there anymore.

I know I had dream when I was really little but they sorta just left and now I don’t really even remember them at all. I don’t know, it just makes me feel more like a shell then a really person.