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Title: New to therapy Post by: understandnow on June 20, 2015, 05:36:34 PM I had my first visit with a therapist today. Without mention the BPD word she said it sounds as though my Dil has the traits of a BPD person. I am working on not letting this ruin the good things in my life. I am not going to change anything just myself. She praised me for setting limits and sticking to them. I feel like I am moving forward and not trying to fix my family. I won't have harmony that I want, as long as my son stays with her. I can accept that. Can't tell you the peace I feel. I have much to work on but I am going forward. I will stay with this wonderful message board. Thankyou for all you help and reading materials.
Title: Re: New to therapy Post by: Panda39 on June 20, 2015, 07:46:35 PM I had my first visit with a therapist today. Without mention the BPD word she said it sounds as though my Dil has the traits of a BPD person. I am working on not letting this ruin the good things in my life. I am not going to change anything just myself. She praised me for setting limits and sticking to them. I feel like I am moving forward and not trying to fix my family. I won't have harmony that I want, as long as my son stays with her. I can accept that. Can't tell you the peace I feel. I have much to work on but I am going forward. I will stay with this wonderful message board. Thankyou for all you help and reading materials. I'm glad to hear your first therapy visit was a positive one. It sounds as though you have an astute Therapist |iiii Best wishes to you as you start your journey. Panda39 Title: Re: New to therapy Post by: HappyChappy on June 30, 2015, 11:20:42 AM understandnow Great news. Progress in the right direction. I'm glad you've found peace, I still need ear plugs. lol
Title: Re: New to therapy Post by: Kwamina on June 30, 2015, 04:04:45 PM Hi understandnow ,
I'd like to join Panda39 and HappyChappy in congratulating you on your progress! |iiii Great to hear that you've come to a place of acceptance of the things you cannot change which has allowed you to start focusing on the things you can change :) She praised me for setting limits and sticking to them. Setting and enforcing boundaries is indeed very important when dealing with a person with BPD as boundaries help protect your own well-being, regardless of whether the other person changes or not |iiii |