Looking for support and insight!

[Barefoot]

I am new here and looking for support and insight!

My partner of 5 years was first diagnosed with BPD about 4 years ago and has since maintained only an MDD diagnosis.  I have just recently come to the realization that BPD might very well be a significant factor in his persistent mental health challenges and our relationship dynamics.

They are also LGBTQ+... I am a member of an online group for being in a Mixed Orientation Relationship and it has been helpful to read others' stories and know I'm not alone in that realm.

I am having a difficult time lately.  I'm looking for anything that might offer some support. Thank you, and I look forward to reading and learning more.

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[kells76]

Hello and welcome, Barefoot 

This is a good group in which to find support through similar stories and challenges. It can mean a lot to read another member's post and realize, "I'm not the only one going through this".

It was interesting to me to read that you and your partner have been together for 5 years and he was diagnosed 4 years ago. Were you involved in the process of seeking a diagnosis? How did he respond at the time -- was he accepting of the diagnosis, in denial, other...?

Is he currently in any kind of treatment or therapy (even "just" for the MDD)? What about you -- do you have a therapist or counselor just for you, in all this?

I am having a difficult time lately.

What's been going on? Is it something new, or the accumulation of a lot of general stressors? Either way, we'll understand