Personality Disorders Community Check-in: August 5th–August 11th
Hello, PD Support Community!
How was the first week of August for you? I hope everyone's feeling alright. I'm sending my best wishes and happy thoughts your way 💜
🎶 How was your week? How do you feel?
🎶 What are some things that make life more meaningful?
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Honestly, my week has been a challenge. I’m having to take two weeks off of work to heal because Borderline symptoms have manifested and I need to practice self-care, plus I’m dealing with pregnancy hormones. I feel encouraged and ready though to take on the next two weeks. Some things that make life more meaningful are my baby, my faith, and my husband, and my fur children. I could also use a hug too.
Sending hugs @learningtolovemyself, it sounds like you've had a really challenging week but I'm glad you are taking some time off to recover. Glad to hear you are feeling positive about the next few weeks and those are some wonderful things to have in your life :) ☀️
How was your week?
My week was alright, it started off okay but I have been really struggling lately. I really miss my ex boyfriend and no matter what I do, I still think about him but he has me blocked. My therapist told me to stay off the dating apps, but I just need to keep busy so I redownloaded them sadly. I have also been doing a lot of reading to cope. I had a tough day in particular yesterday and my emotions got really intense. Still really sad, but feeling safe and trying to keep busy. It doesn't help that I may not get an A or A- in my math class. I feel a little calmer now and am going to study for my LSAT.
What are some things that make life more meaningful?
I think having people you love like friends and family make life meaningful. I also find comfort in reading, listening to music, and my academics. I do my best to look forward to the future even if it will take hard moments to get there. I hope this helps someone else out there a little too. My door is always open!
@SilverSeastar
Hi, Seastar,
1. How was your week? How do you feel? My week has been high stressful. I feel exhausted.
2. What are some things that make life more meaningful?
friends and/or family who care, having a pet, and gardening
Can you add me please?
@philosophicalAcai7803
Hi, Acai 😊
To be properly added to the community taglist, kindly go to this thread and post just these exact words:
Please add me
@SilverSeastar
🎶 How was your week? How do you feel?....."Busy"!... I spent the week "dog-sitting" for family, and preparing for family birthdays as well. I'm finally done with all that, so I'm feeling pretty Chill for now.
🎶 What are some things that make life more meaningful?..... (For me), its "FAMILY"
@SilverSeastar
my brain with the help of life r my enemies. Trust along with fear r what holds me back:l. Emotional pain hurts whilst all else just leave’s marks.
avoid mental illness if u can
hey I’ve dodged it all my life :-/ 😭😢💊😘🤷🏻♀️
i am not sure I know how to reply to the threads properly, but I hope this works. My week has been not so good. my anxiety is high, I feel alone. I don't know what to do with myself. I am struggling to bounce back
@SilverSeastar It has been a mix, I guess? I have BPD and I've been having a few fights with my fiancee, also due to it. She absolutely supports me and she is the best, but due to some trauma we've experienced , we haven't been able to have "healthy fights", which has been triggering me a lot..
@amyd66
It's so good that you have things that are meaningful to you, Amy. 😊 I hope therapy is helpful. Good luck to you and your fiancee on going back to college!
It has been a mix, I guess? I have BPD and I've been having a few fights with my fiancee, also due to it. She absolutely supports me and she is the best, but due to some trauma we've experienced , we haven't been able to have "healthy fights", which has been triggering me a lot..
I've also been feeling much more suicidal and this year is just the worst. I really feel like relapsing, but I know that I can't. I guess life goes on.
@amyd66
Hello, Amy,
I hope your days have been better. I can relate with you about how challenging it is to have a healthy fight with those who are close to us. It takes so much work and energy.
Sending you lots of love, I hope you have the support that you need. We're here with you 💙
my week was okay. i dont remember much of it as i haven’t been remembering much of anything lately, but i went on a hike and saw my girlfriend which was nice. things that make life more meaningful are my boyfriend, zoey, and my girlfriend, alyssa. we’re a throuple and we have been for two months now! they make life a lot better and easier to handle and i’m very thankful for the both of them.
@rivez
Hello, Rivez,
It's good to hear you had an okay week. Your hike sounds lovely. 😊
Congrats on your relationship! Connection with loved ones is valuable indeed.
