Support Group

@FranklyAvalon

Hey there. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry to hear about your struggles to finding a group. I do know that there are BPD discussions that are sometimes held. I used to lead some years ago. I am not sure of the schedule there. But you can always also join the room Support 24/7. There might be users there that you can relate to.

@FranklyAvalon

I'd be happy to talk with you if you'd like to schedule a chat (link to my booking form).

Tagging @Xe and @StarlitSky4762 since they might be more familiar with the status of what BPD-related discussions, sharing circles, or other group activities either already exist or are in the works.

@FranklyAvalon
I hear you on the difficulty in getting any kind of support for BPD. I'm glad you reached out here.
It's really difficult when no one understands or runs away at the slightest hint of any symptom, I'm sorry you have faced that kind of treatment or invalidation, it's so damaging.

For 1 on 1 support, you can browselisteners here, https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/ click> More filters and select the topic BPD to see matching results.
For virtual group support, we do have a Personality Disorders Room, which is opened for various discussions throughout the week. Subscribe to this to know when it opens: Page 1 of 1: Navigating Personality Disorders Community and Events [MasterThread] - 7 Cups Forum
We also usually keep the room open for support purposes after these discussions.
Additionally you will need to complete chats (30 messages each) with 5 different listeners to unlock topic specific group support.

We have many people who struggle with BPD here, even in Support Room 24/7 and Sharing Circle, I hope you find some understanding <3

@FranklyAvalon

We are hosting these groups this weekend. The time is eastern time zone. Time Converter and World Clock tool.

08/21/21 Sat	9:00 PM	ADULT	Firstlight4762		TRUE	Themes 2, week 1: Introduction to DBT
08/22/21 Sun	9:00 PM	ADULT	Starlitsky		TRUE	How to access mental health care

You can also try join some BPD groups on Support Groups Central.

You can also try finding a more general support group at NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Maybe some of our community members can help point you in the right direction, so I will add the community taglist.

Community Taglist:

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@FranklyAvalon
Here is a LIST of peer support: online + local in USA, UK, Australia, India. https://tinyurl.com/yypokczx

And HERE is a list of Treatment resources (treatment types, provider database, low-cost options, & peer support).