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ACEINAZ
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« on: December 08, 2016, 09:49:47 PM »

I'm a mother of an 18 year old with BPD traits.  She is currently in treatment for eating disorder second time in treatment this year and finally finding out she has BPD. In one hand I'm relieved there is a name for what I've suspected was a problem all along and on the other hand I'm overwhelmed.  Her therapist recommended walking on Egg Shells book so I'm reading it and it's like someone wrote a book on our life. I'm only in chapter 4 so still have no idea how to handle it.  I feel like I have to cram for a final before she comes home from treatment.  Yesterday she called and said she was put back on phase 1 down from 2 for using a contraband item.  I was relieved because she can only call twice a week instead of all day everyday.  I feel guilty for feeling that way.  I'm exhausted.  Does it get any better? I want to be happy again.  I feel like a failure as a mother.  How did this happen? I think I have BPD to some degree too but because I'm married to an amazing man fir the last 20 years who keeps me grounded I don't suffer like I used to in my younger years.  If he were not in my life I'm sure I'd be a mess.  Does that make me BPD?  What do I do and how?
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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
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« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2016, 11:05:05 PM »

Welcome

Hello there ACEINAZ, glad you found us.  The first thing you do is take a deep breath and relax the best you can.  Your reaction is normal, you've been through some very difficult times and feeling overwhelmed is expected.  Sounds like your husband is a great support, lean on him, learn about this illness together. 
It may be a good idea for you and your husband to see a therapist so you may have a professional help guide you in your journey.  Is that something you all have contemplated?  Many here have found that to be a great avenue for direction. 
This community can help as well, here you will learn you are not alone.  Read through others stories, you'll be amazed how many... .are so similar.  You can also get some helpful tips in those threads you read by the responses of others.
A key thing most of us have learned is we cannot change them, but we can change how we react to and communicate with our BPD's.  To the right of this page you will see some tools and lessons.  I cannot urge you enough to take your time and read over these... .and keep them as a guide as you go along. 

In my own personal experience here, I found sharing to be very therapeutic, and I also saw, the more I shared the more I typically got in return.  Feel free to post anything, thoughts, frustrations, questions, success, failure etc.  We are here... .you have found the right place.   
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