I have bpd but went through a course of dbt and had big life changes during that time. So it is unclear which helped more. But I moved in with my fiancé and got pregnant and while in dbt I had my son and only took 3 weeks of the course before returning.
I now don't even think I have the disorder. I have not self harmed (cut or overdosed) or gone missing for over a year now. And haven't been in hospital for 3 years. (Which is amazing considering I spent 4 years in and out of hospital)
Also my birthday is a very triggering time of year and I spent every birthday in hospital on sections but have now spent 3 years out if hospital. I am not even that bothered by that time of year anymore.
I still find it hard to express my emotions and often tiny things tip me into " I can't cope... I want to die" thinking but I don't act on the thoughts.
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