BPDFamily.com

• What type of relationship are you in?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove this stuff over here --->   

I am mother to a 21 yo daughter with BPD.

• Who else (if anyone), in child's family, has BPD?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove --->   

I suspect her maternal grandmother (my mom) has BPD also

• What is your child's strongest quality?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove --->   

Kind, caring

• What are the top challenges your child is facing?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove --->   

Binge eating disorder, anxiety, lack of close personal friendships, shopping addiction

• What do you find most difficult in dealing with your child?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove --->   

How manipulative she is of me. I am her "person" that she relies on for everything

• How would you categorize your child? Diagnosed? Undiagnosed?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove --->   

Diagnosed

• What do you struggle with yourself?
  
  ANSWER HERE, but do not remove --->   

Setting boundaries. I feel overwhelmed by her needs on a daily basis.

• Is anyone in therapy? Child? Parents?
  
  If so, what types?
  
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Daughter is in individual and group DBT THERAPY

• What are your goals at bpdfamily.com?
  
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TO get advice and to know I'm not alone

TAKE THE PLEDGE HERE (https://bpdfamily.com/message_board/index.php?topic=210524.0)

Hi Robydobs,

I just wanted to say hi and welcome you.  :)

It's not easy having a child with mental illness. How are you holding up?

Are you doing ok? How is the DBT therapy and group therapy working for your daughter?

Hi Robydobs!

Welcome to the Parenting Board.

Are you learning DBT too?  It can help tremendously when we live in the chaos and extreme environment that our kids create.  There are many books, workbooks, and even online DBT that you can utilize.  This site has articles, videos, and workshops on DBT as well.

lbj