Title: BPDh inpatient Post by: lizzard on June 10, 2013, 08:15:02 PM So my BPDh is inpatient, lost his job, surrendered his medical license and I got fired on the last day of school. Now I am home with two small children with very little support - I don't know many people out here and my family is on the other coast. H wrote his autobiography as part of his treatment and he basically said "you've caused me a lot of trauma" and now is refusing to call. I cannot call him directly. I have recently admitted that I am codependent. I fully expected him to lash out at me during his treatment, but now that he has, everything seems to much for me to handle. Money, kids, marriage... . I just don't have much faith in anything right now.
Title: Re: BPDh inpatient Post by: Surnia on June 11, 2013, 04:46:50 AM Hi lizzard
You are in a tough place, with your h without work and two small children. You need all the support you can have. I agree with you about codependency. Did you ever consider to reach out for a T for yourself? Please stay in touch this time, it can help Title: Re: BPDh inpatient Post by: lizzard on June 25, 2013, 09:24:18 PM Sorry. don't know what T means. have started going to CODA meetings which help. my anxiety goes through the roof as I have also lost my job. as for him he keeps telling me I am unsupportive when he is vulnerable. what is a good way to set a boundary and let him know that I am here and supportive?
Title: Re: BPDh inpatient Post by: Surnia on June 29, 2013, 06:27:50 AM T = therapist. CODA meetings are helpful too |iiii
Yes, boundaries are important. We have a article about it: Boundaries Tools of Respect (https://bpdfamily.com/bpdresources/nk_a120.htm) Do you have a example where you feel you need boundaries? The second very important thing are validation and SET, to answer your question about let him know your support. I would start with validation: Communication using validation. What it is; how to do it (https://bpdfamily.com/content/communication-skills-validation) Please feel free to ask more questions. :) |