Personality disorder support groups in the UK

[Ballerina123]

Is there such a thing?
Like how beat have self help/ support groups for EDs are there any for personality disorders?

Or is their a registered charity in the UK dedicated to PDs?

Thanks. X

[Stellata]

I don't know of any.

[whirlpools]

There is a registered charity, I think.

This http://www.emergenceplus.org.uk/ is the one I use, I've never been to a specific support group but I've been part of helping out with/been part of an art group for people with PDs.

[foxfly]

I know that there is/was one in Edinburgh for BPD but I don't know how common they are. You could try contacting Mind or other general mental health charities--they could probably put you onto something if there is one in your area.

[Ballerina123]

Thanks guys.
I don't actually have a PD but I am thinking of starting a group for sufferes as many of my friends struggle with PDs.
Just wondered if their were any current groups/charities I could contact about it.

[angel of despair]

I would love if there was a pd group in one of my areas. Have you tried contacting mind?

[Ballerina123]

Thanks B I'll try that.

[DollyPOP]

this would be a good idea. xx

[musicmad123]

There should be considering the amount of people doctors are deciding are BPD at the moment !!

[Tig]

I have never found one, but then there truly is nothing in my area!

I think it would be great if more services/groups were set up like that.

[random.swirls]

I think a lot of areas are beginning to have PD specific teams I know they do in my area and they have hospitals and stuff.

However what I think your looking for is the Personality Disorder Network - http://www.personalitydisorder.org.uk/

[Ellyx]

I would love to know of any in sussex, especially in the eastbourne/hastings area