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Personality Disorders Support Community Taglist
by theriverissinging
Last post
Friday
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Personality Disorders Support Community Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?94a32be95048a6df06c721790c5ddca1]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” Taglist to be used for check-ins, discussions, events and announcements. Taglist as of July 30 2023 @Adeline12345 @AlfAndthemachine @alleywood13 @Alwaysinpyjamas @ambitiousVase1322 @amicableDime9946 @AndreaDawn @arbanon @ARC80 @AutumnLauren6 @autumnthemoth @Avocado22 @azuladragon34 @b4Damion @berrymimi @bestcase @Blue123456618 @blueAngel00 @caringPerspective41 @CheerySandi @ChristmasGift @courageousPond1835 @crang17 @crimsonPlane2738 @cyanPlatypus6370 @dagaz13th @DamagedOne13 @dberryy @diamondintheROUGH2022 @DIDisaythat @DoggoMom @ebonyyyblondie89 @EddaLayla @emerijourney @EmmaSwan18 @EmotionalNerd @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @fearlessOcean2254 @fireyseastar97 @FloweringBunny @forcefulFriend4768 @Glue @Goldcherry2113 @GRAPSPRO2033 @GreenScarab @Hadeel96 @HashiramaNinja @healingHeart1111 @heartycitrus @HopeandFaith @Hyacinth22 @ImaginativePenny152 @imclover @indigoCup1959 @intelligentWheel627 @Irishrose78 @itsmeow @Jasminerice @Jish07541 @JoniGirl @JusticiaPrimalDorogo @K87 @kindTurtle3738 @LadyNikita @LavenderFlower @learningtolovemyself @Lemino @LightsFromDark @Lilac4Roses @LiliTwolsky @limeRaspberries2286 @lovelyWords13 @LoveTracker @maple23 @MeeshyRB @MelG919 @missg @Mkmultra @munchiegoosie @nervoussmiles @NightshadeVenom @Nubia87 @OneErased @optimisticMagic0014 @OrangePeel24 @Oxymoron6demon @passionateJackfruit5095 @Piggy @placidShade4261 @Pointlesswords @Psalm139 @QueenBee03 @QueenSerenity5 @QuietMagic @racqueldawn @raininglillies13 @Red789 @RelaxedPanda @RemorseCode2 @Rex0911 @RoadLessTraveled @runaway101 @selfdisciplinedBunny232 @ShyCat1678201 @SilverSeastar @Sleepwalkermw @spectacularCandy9984 @Stardew3 @Starilus @StrangeKat @sunflower2480 @Tamy4210 @Tatianaalize @theriverissinging @toucans @Triscups @uniqueRose1689 @versatilePomegranate60 @WalkingCrow @Xe @YourCaringConfidant
Sessions thread
by InsightfulPhoenix
Last post
March 3rd
...See more Hello everyone just wanted to go ahead and do a gentle notification that there will be Open Chat session this Tuesday at 12:00pm to 1:00pm est in the Personality Disorders room hosted by me ( @InsightfulPhoenis). I look forward to hosting this session with you all. 🤗 Gentle reminder: You can still support and join, even if you do not have a personality disorder. It is always good to learn from others' and hear from their experiences with that being said, please be respectful and kind of others' triggers and experiences🌟. *This thread is to alert those that there will be a session that I am hosting and I will comment only my sessions on here* 
Personality Disorders Support Community Navigation
by theriverissinging
Last post
August 21st, 2022
...See more work in progress Hello, welcome! In this thread, we shall introduce and promote all activities which happen for our community, we will also share all the scheduled sessions and events under this thread. Resources * DBTuesday Masterpost [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/DBTuesday_2147/DBTuesdayMasterpost_274756/] * Thoughtful Thursday Masterpost [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/ThoughtfulThursday_2294/ThoughtfulThursdayMasterpost_277323/] * BPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/BorderlinePersonalityDisorder_326/ResourcesforBPD_268269/] * NPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/NarcissisticPersonalityDisorder_1067/ResourcesforNPD_268270/] * HPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/HistrionicPersonalityDisorder_1985/ResourcesforHPD_268271/] * DPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/DependentPersonalityDisorder_1984/ResourcesforDPD_268272/] * SPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/SchizoidPersonalityDisorder_1988/ResourcesforSPD_268273/] * ASPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/AntisocialPersonalityDisorder_1983/ResourcesforASPD_268274/] * OCPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/ObsessiveCompulsivePersonalityDisorder_1986/ResourcesforOCPD_268275/] * PPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/ParanoidPersonalityDisorder_1987/ResourcesforPPD_268276/] * AVPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/AvoidantPersonalityDisorder_1068/ResourcesforAVPD_268277/] * STPD [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/SchizotypalPersonalityDisorder_1989/ResourcesforSTPD_268278/] Community Leaders [https://www.7cups.com/home/personalitydisorders/#leaders] Community Taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/PersonalityDisordersSupport_81/ResourcesInformationonPersonalityDisorders_459/PersonalityDisordersSupportCommunityTaglist_284167/] – to be used for check-ins, discussions, events and announcements.
New to the Community
by Jay0828
Last post
5 hours ago
...See more Hey everyone! I am a 21 year old college student studying Social Work. I was diagnosed with BPD when I was 19. Since, I’ve been on several medications and thankfully found the concoction that works for me. I’m hoping to share some insight and offer a sense of understanding to those with the same diagnosis. I’m here to offer support and empathize with you all!
can anybody please message me
by ryleenoelle
Last post
18 hours ago
...See more i can’t sit with myself i need somebody to talk to.
BPD struggle
by Desiderata0413
Last post
3 days ago
...See more I have BPD. I’ve been with my therapist for a while. But I’ve got myself convinced that she hates me and doesn’t want to help me. I’ve got it deep seated in my head that therapists don’t care and we are just numbers on their calendar. I can’t even open up to her. She actually made me sign a contract that says I can’t accuse her of hating me. And recently she told me I wasn’t allowed to contact her between sessions. I’m just so stressed and my brain can’t get passed her hating me. I don’t know what to do? Help!
Looking for bpd buddy
by Khadijah974
Last post
Saturday
...See more I was just diagnosed with bpd and aspd and I’m lonely as ever it’s really hard to make friends and my best friend died from bpd and now I’m just getting kind of hopeless please anybody? I’m a really good friend just to shy to approach people
Personality Disorders Support Community Taglist
by theriverissinging
Last post
Friday
...See more This thread controls an auto-updating taglist. To see the current list, go to Personality Disorders Support Community Taglist [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?94a32be95048a6df06c721790c5ddca1]. To add yourself to this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words “Please add me.” To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Reply button in this post and write the exact words, “Please remove me.” Taglist to be used for check-ins, discussions, events and announcements. Taglist as of July 30 2023 @Adeline12345 @AlfAndthemachine @alleywood13 @Alwaysinpyjamas @ambitiousVase1322 @amicableDime9946 @AndreaDawn @arbanon @ARC80 @AutumnLauren6 @autumnthemoth @Avocado22 @azuladragon34 @b4Damion @berrymimi @bestcase @Blue123456618 @blueAngel00 @caringPerspective41 @CheerySandi @ChristmasGift @courageousPond1835 @crang17 @crimsonPlane2738 @cyanPlatypus6370 @dagaz13th @DamagedOne13 @dberryy @diamondintheROUGH2022 @DIDisaythat @DoggoMom @ebonyyyblondie89 @EddaLayla @emerijourney @EmmaSwan18 @EmotionalNerd @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @fearlessOcean2254 @fireyseastar97 @FloweringBunny @forcefulFriend4768 @Glue @Goldcherry2113 @GRAPSPRO2033 @GreenScarab @Hadeel96 @HashiramaNinja @healingHeart1111 @heartycitrus @HopeandFaith @Hyacinth22 @ImaginativePenny152 @imclover @indigoCup1959 @intelligentWheel627 @Irishrose78 @itsmeow @Jasminerice @Jish07541 @JoniGirl @JusticiaPrimalDorogo @K87 @kindTurtle3738 @LadyNikita @LavenderFlower @learningtolovemyself @Lemino @LightsFromDark @Lilac4Roses @LiliTwolsky @limeRaspberries2286 @lovelyWords13 @LoveTracker @maple23 @MeeshyRB @MelG919 @missg @Mkmultra @munchiegoosie @nervoussmiles @NightshadeVenom @Nubia87 @OneErased @optimisticMagic0014 @OrangePeel24 @Oxymoron6demon @passionateJackfruit5095 @Piggy @placidShade4261 @Pointlesswords @Psalm139 @QueenBee03 @QueenSerenity5 @QuietMagic @racqueldawn @raininglillies13 @Red789 @RelaxedPanda @RemorseCode2 @Rex0911 @RoadLessTraveled @runaway101 @selfdisciplinedBunny232 @ShyCat1678201 @SilverSeastar @Sleepwalkermw @spectacularCandy9984 @Stardew3 @Starilus @StrangeKat @sunflower2480 @Tamy4210 @Tatianaalize @theriverissinging @toucans @Triscups @uniqueRose1689 @versatilePomegranate60 @WalkingCrow @Xe @YourCaringConfidant
BPD: Feelings of Depersonalization and Feeling Used
by bluegardengnome
Last post
March 20th
...See more I have BPD and am currently going through a breakup with someone who also had BPD that I formed an unhealthy FP attachment to. We ended things last month, and hadn’t seen or spoke to eachother. Then, last weekend we went out for drinks and I stayed at his place and we slept together and kind of just pretended the initial split never happened. Then on Monday, he told me we couldn’t see eachother again, he doesn’t think we’re compatible and that he just needs to be alone for while because he doesn’t know what he even needs or wants in a relationship. As much as I understand, this obviously broke me to pieces and I am struggling immensely.  After we hung out over the weekend I kept thinking of our interactions the next day and currently and it all feels like a dream. Like it didn’t happen. I know we had a talk where I told him that I had missed him and told him about my first love, but I can’t remember what I said or what he said and it doesn’t even feel real. It’s like I was wanting this so bad and actually got it that it couldn’t be possible. When i think back on it I see myself in a perspective other than myself, and that my words were not actually coming out of my mouth. I’ve had an experience like this before with a FP where we had not seen eachother romantically for a while, but we stayed friends and worked together. we were both in a relationship but I had been secretly wanting to still be together. It’s like I needed to know he still wanted me and was interested in me, nothing else mattered until I was able to get that. I was no longer interested in my partner, and thought if I was able to get that from him everything would be fixed. We ended up having sex multiple times in one night and again, it did not feel real, too good to be true. I see myself in third person whenever I think back on it, like the decisions I was making were out of my control and it scares me
DID and deep seated anger issues
by spicedchailatte2022
Last post
March 19th
...See more I have dissociative amnesia, dissociative Identity disorder, and very deep rooted anger issues from my childhood trauma. I was starting to make progress...so I thought...in getting my alters to cooperate and help me stay stable (primary fronting identity identifies as female, 49, goes by K) and several others collectively known as the K system were keeping the others in check but today I had a setback. I woke up to my alarm at 4:15 and usually I can wake up ony own. I was groggy, half here and half elsewhere (semi-conscious). and had a co-conscious alter along for the ride ( negative female alter goes by K8). She is always putting me down or just nasty. I lost my temper and screamed at her to shut up. My anger was white hot and I was tired of her. Now she's leaving me be but she may be back. Anyone else yell at their negative alters?
I think I have BPD ~ long post
by Jemm24
Last post
March 14th
...See more I have suspected for a while I may have BPD. I'll explain why and my symptoms then id appreciate it if someone who has it or has a good knowledge and understanding of BPD could let me if it sounds like i may be suffering from this disorder. Ok so here goes. ° Identity issues - I've never felt like I've had a strong or stable sense of self or identify. When I was growing up, around the ages where your trying to figure out who you are (around ages 12 - 17 for me), I struggled so much with this and didn't know who I was. Id swap and change the way I dress, do my makeup, my likes, dislikes etc. so much and this would largely depend, I guess, on who I was trying to impress or get validation from. For example, id pretend to be emo and into all that stuff around my sister, then a few weeks later id pretend to be a girly girl around my best friend and itd swap and change so much every few weeks. When I was alone tho, I still dunno who I was but I wanted to be a hippie chick or indie girl and wear cool clothes and I listened to Coldplay. But I don't think even that was me bc how would I know? I still have issues with this today, I feel like I just don't know who I really am. ° Fear of abandonment/rejection - I definitely have a history of unstable and intense relationships. I fear being rejected or abandoned and these are my two biggest triggers. I get irrationally upset if a friend is acting distant, quiet or I haven't heard from them for a few days. The logical part of me knows they could just be busy or dealing with something but I start overthinking it and my thoughts tend to go like 'what if they're sick of me?' 'why does everyone always leave me?', 'theyve probably found someone better, prettier, funner', 'why am I never good enough for anyone?' etc. If these thoughts spiral, which they tend to do, I end up sending a load of hurtful and unnecessary messages and I get upset if someone doesn't respond quickly, which I know is immature and silly but yeah. I need constant reassurance that the person isn't gonna leave and/or reject me and this means constant contact. If they are usually talkative and speak to me often then go quiet suddenly (this is another trigger). Its exhausting, not only for me but for my friendships aswell. I usually have 1 person I obess over aswell, which is weird I know, and put them on a pedestal until they say or do something I don't like. It's like this back and forth of idealizing someone to completly hating them like there's no in-between. Being ignored is another massive trigger for me and I get absolutely hysterical if someone is ignoring me or if I just merely perceive them to be, especially if it's the person I'm currently obsessed with. And I always seem to have a current person I'm obsessed with until the next one. ° Unstable moods - I feel empty or 'numb' often but also can feel the full range of human emotions within a few hours, I'm not even kidding. I can go from feeling okay to happy, to really happy, to sad, depressed, completely hopeless and everything in between within a few hours. It feels that way anyway. Exs, friends, and mum and sister have commented on my mood swings and how they find it difficult to cope with. They aren't fun for me either. ° Engaging in risky behavior - I have a history of engaging in risky behavior such as binge drinking, over eating, over spending, unprotected s*x with strangers. I racked up to over £1,000GBP in credit card debt from over spending on things I didn't need. I'm just trying to fill a void and feel better or at least not feel this emptiness. The over spending is still a current issue and I'm frequently in financial issues bc of my spending habits. And binge eating is another problem bc I'm (trying) to quit drinking and sleeping around. I'll leave it there as I don't want this post to get too long but just based on what I've said, does this sound like I could have BPD? I appreciate y'all aren't therapists either, I'm just looking for opinions of people who may have BPD or are familiar with it. I really appreciate any comments.
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by mawce13
Last post
March 14th
...See more I have ptsd, bpd, audhd, and really bad dissociation. For context reasons my parents were really abusive and I moved out 9 months ago. I don't recognize myself anymore. I'm doing significantly better but I don't feel like me. I feel empty and like I'm occasionally putting on a mask acting like this new identity. this happened once before, this feeling I mean, after my parents divorce my personality did a complete 180. I don't really know how to explain it but when I think about who I was I just can't form a connection to that person like that wasn't me. I feel lost in my identity and it's bothersome. any advice or anything would be helpful. thank you for reading.
The Trifecta: PBPD, IED, and PTSD
by JerseyGrizzly
Last post
March 12th
...See more I've been in therapy and under psychiatric care for a while now. After being previously misdiagnosed and mistreated for Antisocial Personality Disorder, I have (finally) been diagnosed with Petulant Borderline Personality Disorder (PBPD), Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Twenty-eight years ago I spent seven months in an antiquated institution and was treated with chemicals and therapies that have long-since been abandoned. I'm 53 years old, a widower, and really just beginning to scratch the surface of what I hope will finally be the path to something of a happy, healthy life. I don't like all of the medications that I'm on but I grudgingly accept that, at least for now, they are a necessary evil. The therapy is not easy or even remotely comfortable but I believe that it is slowly becoming productive. The biggest issues that I am dealing with are that I have too much idle time on my hands which often leads me to overthink and dwell on things too much. I just really don't know what to do with myself. I've been asked too many times what I "like to do," a question that has no real answer because there is little that I actually enjoy and none of it is consistent. From one day to the next, even from one hour to the next sometimes, my likes and dislikes can change without warning or reason. I don't believe in ghosts but I am haunted, chased by specters of poor choices, abuse, and misfortune. I hate how lost and angry I feel, seemingly all the time. When does it end?
I've ruined everything and I don't know what to do
by LLLLEEE
Last post
March 11th
...See more Going to give some background below, but the whole point is that I don't understand how to talk to my now ex in a respectful way and not make it all centered around me. I don't even know that I'm doing it, and honestly can't recognize it at all.  My fiance and I got into the same fight that we always do. I did some really horrible things and treated him really poorly in the past. I was diagnosed with bipolar I, but he's convinced that I'm BPD as well. He just broke up with me. I'm starting to read more and more about BPD and I think he's right. I hit pretty much every symptom, especially the impulse control, being overly sensitive, and the anger. We were trying to work it out and I got really angry and told him I needed to cool down. But he kept texting me and so I answered all in anger. Now he's packing all of my stuff up from our apartment (I've been staying at my mom's house) and is completely done with the relationship. He's the only person that ever tried to help me get help, but I didn't think there was anything wrong with me. I really want to change, and I've been trying to. But it's not working at all.  I know that it's probably over over, but I love him so much and I don't want to lose the relationship. I've never felt this way about another person before, ever. But I don't know how to, or if it's even possible, to fix this. So now I'm sitting at mom's; no job, no relationship, exactly one friend that lives in Europe (I'm in the US).  Can someone please tell me if this is normal or at least happened to you? Please tell me that this has happened to you. I hate myself so much right now, and I feel like I'm going to end up just rotting at my mom's for the rest of my life even though I know I'm capable of so much more in the world. 
Recently Diagnosed BPD 5 Months Ago
by AbsoluteB0nks
Last post
March 7th
...See more This non-stop bouncing of deleting social medias then that "30 day deactivation" period is causing my mental status a nut mentality. Cus I always come back to it and back n forth and back n forth. Then nobody wanting to talk to me ever type of thing after burning them out so much. The moment 1 person asks me "how are you doing?" I am fine for 4 hours then "oh fudge I remembered I have emotions??? what are these scary things" Suddenly pops back. So I am unsure what exactly to do about any of this... Like how do people even cope with this back and forth deleting and blocking then unblocking then rererereadding as friends? I don't see a possible end to this. Like everytime I mentally say "okay how am I doing?" it goes into a giant fireball of anger, and I am 100% unsure why. My friends mean it in good faith(they are worried about me, and I get it) But then when I want to not delete my internet footprint, it becomes a "your annoying me, and what your doing is hurtful to our relationship." Type of thing. Someone said to me "okay, but keep me in the loop!!!" Like oh gee that's gonna do something. 1 person I left behind for 90 days and she told me "just don't delete again, that hurt me." Well, great, now i'm obligated to keep the social... So I'm at this tipping point where if I leave, I am doomed, but if I stay I am doomed. The ones that care, keep telling me to "keep them posted and don't delete." But then when I keep them informed, its this whole issue. I am not even sure where to begin with this...

Welcome to the Personality Disorders Support Community. Click on the "Resources" tab below to find a list of forum subsections for each personality disorder. Sign up for updates using the TaglistTo find upcoming events: Use the Community Calendar (Ctrl+F  "Personality disorders"). 

Community Guidelines

Hello Personality Disorders Subcommunity.


Our priority is making this a safe space for those who have personality disorders. 

Please help us create and maintain a supportive and safe environment, by following these guidelines:
Note: Underlined texts are clickable links.

Guidelines on Family and Relationship Issues.

  • Please use the Family and Caregivers Subcommunity for family issues as they are able to provide you with more fitting support.

  • Please use the Relationship Support Subcommunity for relationship issues as they are able to provide you with more fitting support.

  • If there is a thread with a generalization or stereotype in it about those with Personality Disorders, it will be:
    1) Edited in lieu with the following guidelines.
    2) Deleted if they cannot be edited.

  • Threads where support is required for family or relationship issues with a PD will be moved to Trauma Support, Family and Caregivers or Relationship support subcommunity where it best fits.
  • Supportive or neutral threads like “How do I support my partner with PD” can remain in their respective forum sections.

  • Discussing personal issues like “My partner has NPD and it’s really difficult to cope with their diagnosis”, communication issues, stigma and other such issues are allowed in their respective forum sections.

 

Please be mindful of how your words may affect people with personality disorders. Avoid using language or labels in a way that is stigmatizing, stereotyping, invalidating, or generalizing. Explained in depth below:


General guidelines to be inclusive:

  • Use people-first language, such as “person with personality disorder” or “individual with personality disorder” 

  • Be ethically responsible and mindful of how your post impacts people with personality disorders.

  • Do not label individuals and don’t use labels in a derogatory way or with a prerogative meaning.

  • Avoid phrases and language that excludes people with personality disorders or place them into an outgroup. Example: “These people with Personality Disorders” or “They who have Personality Disorders”. Please instead use “Those with Personality Disorders” or simply “People with Personality Disorders”


Guidelines to follow when explaining a personality disorder:

People often borrow from psychological texts to explain what they perceive to be a personality disorder. 


Reminder: 

A psychologist or psychiatrist is a trained professional and their activity of segregating types, symptoms, severity of disorders, etc. is conducted from a diagnostic perspective. 


Issue 1.

We are not trained individuals. While we may try to offer helpful information, those descriptions can be disparaging to people with personality disorders.


Issue 2.

Oftentimes when such distinctions are explained by people who do not have lived experience with personality disorders, these distinctions portray people with personality disorders in a negative light.


❌Please do not:

  • Promote labelling individuals, especially based on perceived differences; it is not helpful and only an individual can label themselves. 

  • Cater content towards those who are not people with personality disorders, with an intent to defame, malign or slander people with personality disorders.

  • Promote stereotypical images of what individuals with personality disorders are like. 

  • Promote unhealthy standards of behavior for people with personality disorders.

  • Invalidate the lived experiences of people with personality disorders. 

  • Promote stigmas and prejudices associated with personality disorders. 


✅You can however:

  • Critically represent data or engage in supportive discussions on psychological texts which are from credible sources and catered towards the benefit of people with personality disorders.

  • Raise issues in a supportive way, promote self care, share coping mechanisms, start a conversation or share personal experiences.


Hence when threads conflict with the personal wellbeing or interests or an individual with personality disorders, these posts/threads will be corrected or deleted, under the following guidelines.


  1. Unsupportive content including targeting or attacking other users in the community is not allowed. Disagreements may happen, but always maintain a respectful tone and try to move the conversation forward in an on-topic and constructive way. Sometimes this means agreeing to disagree. Click here for expanded guideline post

  2. In order to maintain a therapeutic space, we delete forum posts that take away from a supportive forum environment. If a forum post is not helpful, nor positive, then it will be deleted. Click here for expanded guideline post 


Guidelines to follow when explaining symptoms of personality disorders:


The line between what is a descriptive symptom and what is stereotypical can be very thin. Hence we are sharing some rules of thumb to explain how you can stray away from generalizations and stay supportive. 


❌Please do not:

  • Describe someone from perceived actions or behavior. 

  • Assume or assert the personal motivations of an individual.

  • Use emotive descriptive words which attribute malicious intent to the experience of a person with personality disorders.


✅You can however: 

  • Highlight the internal experience of the individual.

  • Identify that these symptoms are on a spectrum. 

  • Explain critically the experiences of the individual who has these symptoms from their perspective.

  • Use emotive words which describe how a person with personality disorder feels. 


When a thread does not follow the above guidelines and portrays any symptoms or individuals with personality disorders as abusers or in a negative light, they will be corrected or deleted under the following guideline:


3. Inflammatory, racist, sexist, offensive, homophobic, transphobic, etc. posts are not allowed. Posting about the impacts of abuse, racism, sexism, etc. or seeking support on these topics is allowed. Click here for expanded guideline post

If you believe a forum moderator has edited or deleted your post in error, you can email forum@7cups.com and we will investigate.

Note to Forum Leaders:
Appropriate action: If at all possible, the forum moderator should remove the unsupportive content while retaining the post. All edits should include the forum moderator’s name and the reason for editing (e.g. unsupportive content). In the event that the post cannot be retained, the forum moderator will delete the whole post.

Note to Group Leaders:
These guidelines will be followed in the Personality Disorders Chat Room as well.

  • At first please gently nudge the conversation towards a supportive atmosphere.

  • Gently correct any misconceptions, stereotypes or stigmas.

  • Use your de-escalation skills as per the room supporter training to resolve conflicts if they arise.

  • Gently explain or remind the speaker that their stance although with the best of intentions is not helpful or supportive to people who have personality disorders and this is firstmost a safe space for people with personality disorders.

  • Please share the link of this page when necessary.

  • Call a community moderator on duty if you need support; you can fill in the emergency form available in “Chatroom Guidelines” for the same.

  • If a member still insists on seeking support regarding their issue, please refer them to a one-on-one chat or rooms such as Support Room 24/7.

Community Leaders
Community Resources

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About Dissociation : click HERE

Distress Guide: click HERE 

Help Managing Emotions: click HERE 

About OCD : click HERE 

Room Discussions: click HERE

Resources for BPD: click HERE