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How to communicate after a contentious divorce... Following a contentious divorce and custody battle, there are often high emotion and tensions between the parents. Research shows that constant and chronic conflict between the parents negatively impacts the children. The children sense their parents anxiety in their voice, their body language and their parents behavior. Here are some suggestions from Dean Stacer on how to avoid conflict.
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« on: February 24, 2014, 09:39:15 AM »

I had a 2 month whirlwind romance with my ex who I believe to be BPD or cp or maybe a bit if both.

One day she loves me it's all good the next I'm dumped with no reason other than-

I can't make you happy? There's to much pressure! I don't want to be your everything?

I initiated no contact and got angry. I told her to never speak to me again !

Two weeks later I have had no correspondence from her. No remorse. It's like she forgot me so easily . I'm normally very strong character and I'm baffled how this short romance can affect me so much.

I can't sleep properly I keep dreaming of her and don't stop thinking about her 24/7.

I'm a mess. Do I need professional help? I have no closure and never will . I'm mad at myself for being so weak.

What do I do ?
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2014, 09:44:50 AM »

Be very easy on yourself.  Being with a BPD is very spellbinding and damaging... . and it is not something you can walk away from and be done.  Read these posts... . alot... . and remember that the person you met has a mental illness that is very hard to treat.  Be grateful that you were only in this relationship for 2 months. 

And yes, it is VERY normal to feel like you do.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2014, 09:56:50 AM »

Two weeks later I have had no correspondence from her. No remorse. It's like she forgot me so easily . I'm normally very strong character and I'm baffled how this short romance can affect me so much.

I can't sleep properly I keep dreaming of her and don't stop thinking about her 24/7.

I'm a mess. Do I need professional help? I have no closure and never will . I'm mad at myself for being so weak.

What do I do ?

Paul -- I found this site a week ago after feeling the same way you did.  You are not alone.   This is, by far, the best resource I have found for dealing with what we face, especially since we are all in the same boat.   

All I can say is that we will have closure -- not from BPDx -- but from ourselves.  We can be mad or sad -- but, ultimately, we will find strength in ourselves, not from BPDx.

Keep reading the stuff here, especially the articles, particularly the one on detachment.   I blamed myself when my BPDxgf abandoned me.  I internalized her shame/blame.   I raged.  I wallowed.  I tried to win her back.   Nothing worked, until I realized that I was NOT going to FIX her.   

You're in the right place.   Keep reading & posting.
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2014, 10:00:41 AM »

I can't sleep properly I keep dreaming of her and don't stop thinking about her 24/7.

I'm a mess. Do I need professional help? I have no closure and never will . I'm mad at myself for being so weak.

What do I do ?

Welcome Paul,

I am sorry you are struggling so much - and what you feel is common when a very intense relationship ends suddenly with no real explanation for you to truly find your own closure.

Professional help is not a bad thing - many of us here have done this.  Try to be gentle to yourself rather than mad - you are human and hurt, this deserves kindness.

Are you exercising, eating healthy and staying away from alcohol/drugs?  If so, it won't hurt you to see a professional who might be able to give you something temporarily to relax/sleep.  Rest is very important to healing.

Peace,

SB
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2014, 04:05:23 AM »

Gosh Paul, I think we have all felt that way at one point or another, is ok mate, we have been there too, If you feel like you cant cope seeing a T isint a bad idea,they are very good at helping you find your way and theres absolutely no shame in needing help.My T helps me put things in perspective and I always leave feeling hopeful and relieved.

You are in the right place,you will be ok.
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