Hallo

[smallbluething]

Hi, I'm Emily, I'm 21 and live in a beautiful, if rather wet, corner of Wales.

I found this site whilst looking for somewhere to gain support and a sense of community to help with stopping self harm, and have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder along with depression and social anxiety. The last few years have been tough, and though some things have improved, I've found myself struggling more recently.

When I'm not finding life quite so overwhelming, I write music, dabble in art and am attempting a novel, but rarely get past the stage of drowning in post it notes and maniacal scribblings pinned to overflowing cork boards. I collect playing cards, am a terrible but ardent chess player and firmly believe in the power of a good strong cup of tea. I have blue hair and think Wellington boots are highly underrated as an item of footwear.

I've been lurking for about a week and was quite nervous of posting but talking to myself was getting old, so here I am, looking forward to meeting some new people from the safety of my desk...

[XxDarkenedHeartXx]

Hi Emily. To relate, I live in Wales too.

I hope you'll get better by being on here. If you need people to give you some support, I'm sure posting a thread in the appropriate sub-forums or contacting just about anyone on here will work. Wish you all the best x

[Lluviazul]

hello Emily! have you tried writing short stories? if you haven't, maybe you should start from there and see if it becomes less complicated to write something like a novel.

im happy that you also count your blessings when you say some things have improved :) im sure the others will, too. you gotta be strong and have the support of nice caring people. this site will be of great help; welcome!

[smallbluething]

Thanks folks, it's nice to find somewhere so welcoming and non-judgemental.

[Patent Pending]

Hi Emily, welcome to RYL :)

The RYL rules are here, or you might find the support forums helpful:

• General Support and Advice:
  Support and advice on any general topic such as home life, school and relationships.
• Self Injury Discussion:
  Covers all areas of self injury.
• Eating Disorder Support:
  This forum concentrates on giving support and information to those who feel ready to recover from an eating disorder.
• Mental Health Discussion:
  Information, advice and support on all mental health related topics including issues related to depression, mania, psychosis, medication or inpatient stays.

Otherwise, you are always welcome to email the RYL Supporters by clicking on LiveHelp and leaving a message or emailing support@recoveryourlife.com.

x x x

[JusC]

Hi there welcome to RYL. Its good that u have found this site so u can get the support u want. I hope u find it useful. I'm sure there will be someone who can help u with ur problem. There is always someone to talk to if u need someone to talk to.

I'm here if u wanna talk.

[[Luna]]

Welcome to the site Emily, it's really good to meet you.
Sorry things have been tough, I hope you find the support you need here!
Look forward to seeing you around
xx