New and terrified.
Hello. I'm new here sort of. I've had this account for a bit now but never have reached. I don't know how. I have Borderline Personality Disorder and it was moatly manageable until this past year. I don't know where to begin here or how to reach out. I'm just lost.
@amusingPapaya5030
Well, you have reached out now, congratulations and welcome :) There are many ways to get help on this site, so how to get started depends on what you prefer.
- If you'd like to connect with a listener for a chat, I'd recommend the search function so you can find someone who suits your needs. Maybe "managing emotions" would be the right category for you, or "self-harm" if that's what you're struggling most with. You can check out different profiles and see who you'd like to talk to. The "Chat now" button means that they've set their status to available, otherwise you can leave a message and ask if/when they'd be available for you. Here's a link (you can change the search settings): Browse Listeners
- If you'd like to chat without approaching someone directly, try a Group Support Chat such as Compassion Corner.
- If you'd rather work on things alone, there are some good self-help guides. The most interesting ones for Borderline might be Managing Emotions (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Self Harm, maybe Loneliness and Traumatic Experiences if any of that applies.
- You can also find a page with exercises/meditations to calm down, refocus, etc.
- Or you can continue to post in this forum ;)
I hope you'll find your way!
I am here to listen if you want to PM me anytime i am here!
