So glad to find you

[gojogo]

I'm so glad I found this site (mentioned in the NAMI groups).  My 30 year old daughter has been diagnosed with depression and BPD traits.  Though 'BPD traits' part is not written down yet, the doctor told us this part.  It's so nice to hear other parents' experiences and also their advice.  I don't feel alone.  Still dazed and confused - but not alone.  Thank you so much!

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[madmom]

That is exactly how I felt when I found this site.  Welcome, I hope you find it as helpful and supportive as I have.

[gojogo]

Thank you!

[lbjnltx]

Hello gojogo!

Welcome to the Parents Board, we are glad you found us too!

It's common to feel dazed and confused by the diagnoses.  It's a difficult diagnoses to understand and make sense of.

Since your d is 30 now, I'm sure there have been some difficulties for awhile now.  What so you see as your greatest challenge right now?  

The NAMI classes are a great resource for information and support. Our site is a bit more specific in the educational resources for BPD.  The Tools and Lessons in the sidebar on the right side of the page is a collection that you can begin to use to fill in the gaps of understanding and how to proceed in improving your life, communication, and relationship with your daughter.

We're glad to part of your journey through the mental illness experience and want to support you!

lbjnltx

[livednlearned]

Hi gojogo,

You have found the best place in the world for understanding, compassion and education! What a relief that you have a way to make sense of what your D is struggling with. I think it's common for professionals to tiptoe lightly around the BPD diagnosis if they can, to avoid stigmatizing their patients with what can feel like a loaded label. This way, your D is treated for the depression, but you have the added benefit of knowing there is more going on.

How is your D doing? What happened that led to her diagnosis of depression?

Please tell us more when you're comfortable doing so, and let us know how things are going for you.

LnL