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I think it's good that you keep on supporting him trough this and I think you are doing a good job.

I feel like he needs to work on his BPD with the help of a professional of a work book if you can't afford or access a professional. I used to be like this but I healed some trauma on my own and worked on my self compassion with this book. I can't afford therapy and it has often not helped when I was able to access some. Even though working on my own is longer and harder it seems to work better for me.

Having people who are sincere with me and give me unconditional love helped me too. My current roommate tells me anytime I am being manipulative or dramatic (not all BDP folx are manipulative and dramatic but I am and i was way worst before lol). Getting this feed back has been really helpful. I am grateful to have someone so patient in my life.

Radical Acceptance - Tara Brach
Self-Compassion - Kristin Neff

:) I hope it goes better for you.

My understanding is that DBT is the gold standard for BPD treatment. I think that it's ideal to have one therapist who does DBT with you and also one DBT group, and that is sort of the example that I've seen in DBT texts.

Daniel Fox has a lot of resources and has put in a significant amount of work relative to DBT in his career. Here is his book. If you look at my profile, you'll see many more resources in my old posts. Dr. Fox also has a youtube channel.

https://smile.amazon.com/Borderline-Personality-Disorder-Workbook-Integrative/dp/1684032733/

This is really fucking hard. Trying to become my own FP has been one of the most difficult parts of my recovery process. I actually recorded a podcast episode about it. Sharing it here in case it can help. Also, "Codependent No More" is also an incredible book that can help. Sending you the biggest hugs. This shit sucks. I"m sorry.

First - I'm sending you the biggest virtual hug. It's so hard when your emotional stability is tied to another person. Similar to the other commenter here, I made it my mission a couple of years ago to "become my own FP." It is a long, tough journey. I finally came to terms with how much I hated myself - which is why I was wrapping my identity around others. To avoid my own self hatred. This journey is actually why I started my BPD podcast - I made an episode all about FP recovery. It's here if you want to listen. I also recommend a book that changed my life called "Codependent No More."

A good therapist is someone who listens to you well, advises you, supports you, and gives you the freedom to express your feelings

I think this treatment deals with you on the basis of a commercial customer only

I advise you to replace it as soon as possible.
You can use this journal to express yourself. It is a good tool inspired by dialectical behavior therapyIf you are looking for a good therapist in the United States or the United Kingdom.

Message me in private

Also, this book is AMAZING and I recommend it to everyone, with or without BPD: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593192095/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_Y51Y0N4FMW6ENF8VTG0S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

They're both good for their own reasons. Sometimes talking to someone with completely anonymity can help, and for that you should check out https://www.7cups.com/110240438. It's a texting hotline and you can find therapists there as well as ordinary Listeners who can help you open up and figure things out. Talking to someone in person can help you develop that personal connection with them though, and they'll be better able to assess exactly what state you're in

Your life does depend on it and it's such an important thing that you are motivated.

Mindfulness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation are essential skills.

I cannot recommend this workbook enough. It is available here on Amazon.

Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT (she has BPD) released a new workbook in 2014. It is equally helpful.

I recommend these resources to anyone with emotional regulation issues.

I also recommend looking for local DBT therapy groups and a DBT counselor if you can afford it. Working in a one-on-one and group setting on these skills is an invaluable asset. But don't be discouraged if this is not possible. You can still do the work.

I love promoting this. It's actually a planner.

My only wish is that it had some lined pages thrown in for some daily notes and simpler reflections, but that's ok. You can see what the inside looks like in the reviews. I like it because it's an easy visual reminder of areas that I'm doing well and unwell in.

I kinda had a rough patch recently where I stopped using it for 1.5 mo, but now it's getting better again.

Since you date everything yourself, even though it's a planner taking a month off didn't result in me wasting 1/12th of the book.