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Q: Are People w/BPD Aware of Their Actions
I suffer from a pretty bad case of Bipolar Disorder. I am dealing with a cousin
who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder who is totally out of control.
The stress of this is causing my moods to cycle. She is going through a divorce
and ALL of her borderline traits are extremely heightened. She calls me at all
hours of the night screaming and crying and treating suicide. The world revolves
around her and she gives absolutely no consideration to others. This has been
going on for over a year now. I feel like I am on call 24/7. It's out of
control. I know I should set bounderies, but I don't know how. This is affecting
my moods. I'm afraid she will kill herself if I am not there to offer support.
Can you tell me if people with BPD are aware of their actions, etc? I know I'm
being manipulated. Any advice would be welcomed. I am totally worn out and
desperate to end this madness.
Thanks so much!
J
Dear Ms. J'
There's an extensive website on Borderline that may have some resources for you:
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/
but before you go, as the webmaster there and I have slightly different points
of view on this, I'd encourage you to have a look at my essay on
Bipolar
"versus" Borderline.
Dr. Phelps
Published June, 2002
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