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Mask · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:20 pm **Posts:** 336

Hello, I'm Mask.

I'm 23, and I'm about to graduate from my university in a few months. I study literature and psychology, but I also enjoy painting and creative writing. I was diagnosed with BPD a few months ago, although I had suspected it when I encountered the disorder in my textbooks a few years ago. I just got out of an abusive relationship of three years. After being isolated for so long, I have found that I could really use some support, and was hoping that this could be a place for it. I have loving and supportive friends in real life, but I think that many of them don't understand BPD, and I'm sometimes afraid to share the severity of my problems. I also live in an area where treatment for BPD is pretty scarce, and would like to learn some coping methods, and perhaps learn a bit more about it.

Lunachick · **Posted:** Wed Mar 28, 2012 5:14 pm

Hi Mask,

I'm glad you found your way here. There are "Homework" activities posted in every forum. Not only that, there are people here who can relate to what you're going through. I'm very glad to meet you! Make yourself at home!

Luna

hi330n · **Joined:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:27 am **Posts:** 190

Hi Mask ... welcome!

I'm in a situation that presently keeps me more physically isolated than I have ever been ... and I struggle with this ... but I've been able to make "BPD recovery buddies" here, and these relationships are helping me so much to work towards getting well. I hope you will also find here the recovery help and support you are looking for. Again, welcome!

Mask · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:20 pm **Posts:** 336

Thanks for the welcomes, you two.

I'll be sure to check out the homework section.

Also, I'm sorry that you're in a situation that is isolating as well, Hi330n. Loneliness, even if it really has nothing to do with any personal flaw of mine, makes me feel really rejected.

dagwood · **Posted:** Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:12 am

Welcome Mask

dagwood

hi330n · **Joined:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:27 am **Posts:** 190

Mask wrote:

Thanks for the welcomes, you two.

I'll be sure to check out the homework section.

Also, I'm sorry that you're in a situation that is isolating as well, Hi330n. Loneliness, even if it really has nothing to do with any personal flaw of mine, makes me feel really rejected.

Mask,
Yes, now that you mention it, the isolation does often 'feel like' rejection ... and yet, rejection is not the reality of what's happening here. I need to remember this, so that I can fight that 'feeling' when it hits, with truth. Thank you for pointing this out.

meremortal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:01 am **Posts:** 1007

Mask

welcome onboard

welcome to our little community of people trying to recover together

hope to see you more active in the forums

Mask · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:20 pm **Posts:** 336

Just been doing a lot of reading so far.

It's a lot to take in.

Lunachick · **Posted:** Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:08 am

I'm glad you're reading the board. It really is a lot to take in. All worth it, though.

Luna

meremortal · **Joined:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:01 am **Posts:** 1007

Mask,
Remember to do recovery ONE STEP AT A TIME. or you'll end up overwhelming yourself

Mask · **Joined:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:20 pm **Posts:** 336

Thanks for the heads up, Meremortal. I'm trying to take it slow, but sometimes I'm just not sure where to start.

dagwood · **Posted:** Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:13 am

Mask,

On the Border is a good place

dagwood

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