Recently Diagnosed with Borderline? BPD "Survival Tips"

1. Read about BPD. Learn about the symptoms, what it is, and other peoples experience with BPD.

2. Figure out what BPD is for you. BPD presents itself differently in everyone, so figure out what it looks like for you specifically.

3. Think through your decisions. Impulsivity can get the best of people.

4. Dont be afraid of it. Embrace it and learn from it.

5. Get a sketchbook or notebook to keep your mind busy.

6. Dont hide your illness.

7. Its not your fault, it explains you, it doesnt define you.

9. You are not hopeless.

10. Get your family to read about Borderline Personality Disorder

11. Relax. Dont be scared. Its not the end of the world.

12. Dont let it define who you are, it doesnt define you.

13. Find a friend whos not afraid to talk about it and who can check in on you from time to time.

14. Dont listen to anyone who tells you there is no recovery. You can recover!

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