Daughter hospitalized with possible BPD

[Worriedmom99]

Hi! First post.  My daughter is in a hospital because of her mental illness which I believe is BPD.  I would love to hear how others have navigated this road.

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

[FaithHopeLove]

Hello WorriedMom
Welcome to the group. I am glad you joined us. You have come to the right place to get reliable information and support as you navigate the tough journey of having a child with BPD. Is this your daughter's first hospitalization? What led up to it? Share anything you are comfortable sharing. You are not alone.
Hugs
Faith
 

[livednlearned]

Hi Worriedmom99,

How old is your daughter? Is she communicating with you?

This group is a wonderful source of support and advice and wisdom, I'm glad you found your way here.

 

LnL

[Lola B]

Being "in the hospital" doesn't have to carry the baggage that is traditionally has. Likely and hopefully, she will get assessed accurately or close, observe others who struggle with mood and regulation also, learn more about herself and why it feels like there is a volcano in her soul and how to manage it.

I have been both a parent of a daughter who went inpatient and a patient myself, as I am well managed for bipolar disorder and my daughter has PTSD, OCD, depression, and possibly BPD. I've taught my daughter if she names it and claims it, she can have a lot of control over it because she isn't wasting her problem-solving on denial.

Grace and peace to you and your daughter.