Introduction-unofficial diagnosis of 15yr daughter makes sense of the craziness

[Apryllshowers]

Hello.  I am just checking this out because I am a single mom and I have a 15 yr old daughter with BPD (unofficial diagnosis by her counselor due to her age, but it makes 100% sense of the craziness). I also have a son age 17 who is on the autism spectrum.  I could just use a place to talk to people who know what BPD is like and find support when things get wild.

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

[Ednamae]

Hi Aprilshowers!

I am fairly new myself. I decided to come here to talk to others that can relate and "get it". My daughter is 21.

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate. So far, this has been very helpful to me. Hoping it is helpful for you also!

[Speck]

Welcome, Apryllshowers!

 

I'd like to join Ednamae in welcoming you to the discussion forums. From what you've written, you and I (and many others here) have a lot in common. First, we have the "light bulb" moment when we first find out about BPD - and it explains so much. Then, we reach out to others for support, as you have. So, welcome, you're in the right place.

Thank you for sharing with us what you have thus far:

Hello. I am just checking this out because I am a single mom and I have a 15 yr old daughter with BPD (unofficial diagnosis by her counselor due to her age, but it makes 100% sense of the craziness). I could just use a place to talk to people who know what BPD is like and find support when things get wild.

First of all, I'm so glad that your daughter has a counselor. Secondly, I'm glad you reserved a spot for yourself here to process the craziness, as you say. It can be absolutely bewildering to cope with a loved one who suffers from BPD, as you well know.

There is a whole host of TOOLS and LESSONS located to the right that you may find helpful to your situation. Have you been able to set some boundaries with your daughter as it relates to her behavior? When you are ready, could you give us a little more of a backstory, so we will know how best to support you?

Please feel free to write as little or as much as you need. Keep us posted on how things are going for you. Hang in there. It gets better. There is HOPE.

Keep writing, keep processing, keep learning!


-Speck

[bluek9]

Apryllshowers,

              Just joining in with the other to welcome you here. And yes we get it "when things get wild". I have a daughter 35. Take your time look around, read the lessons. If you have any questions ask, there is plenty of feed back and encouragement here.

[Feeling Better]

Hello Apryllshowers,

I would like to join the others in welcoming you here, as previously said, you will find lots of resources and support.

So sorry to hear that you have a daughter with BPD and also a son on the autism spectrum, you certainly have a lot on your plate.

I could just use a place to talk to people who know what BPD is like and find support when things get wild.

We are here whenever you need us, you are not alone in this and we do understand x

[Speck]

Hello, Apryllshowers:

How have you been doing since you last shared?

We're here if you need to talk.


-Speck

[phoebenna]

Hi!

I'm new also.  I have a 15 year old daughter that is not diagnosed with with BPD because of her age.  I have been searching for answers to her behavior which lead me here.  I am so happy to have found other people than can relate to the ups and downs I go through daily with our daughter. Welcome!