Posted by alesta on May 10, 2005, at 12:29:42
In reply to Re: Getting rid of our plans » alesta, posted by Shy_Girl on May 8, 2005, at 15:32:02
> > i don't know why your emotions get so out of control. perhaps when i'm more together we could delve into this..it could be a personality disorder such as borderline personality disorder or manic depression (although i don't think rapid cycling would be *that* rapid..would have to check on that.
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> I'm pretty sure it is borderline personality disorder. I think you are right, rapid cycling does not cycle that fast. Sometimes the emotional triggers are apparent, sometimes they are not. Stress really makes things worst. I'm stressed out right now because I can't seem to do anything...I'm too afraid to get a job, I don't know if I've ruined my academic life, my room is a mess etc, etc.
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> > would also help to know if circumstances/interactions with ppl trigger your emotional reactions or if it feels more like a biological thing that 'takes over').
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> There are definately triggers. One really big one is rejection...real or imagined. The switch from one state to another is really quite dramatic...and that is the thing that worries me. I am sometimes out of control. Fortunately, I sometimes respond to reason.
hi jenny! yep, sounds like borderline, all right. the rejection sensitivity and rapidfire, circumstantial mood changes are what help to distinguish it from manic depression. have you discussed the probability of having this disorder with your doctor?? i'm not so sure borderlines are very responsive to meds, btw..> It's ok :-) I wish I could be more supportive for you as well...I thought I could for a while, but then, you know, things just got out of hand for me.
btw, you were plenty supportive, jen..and i so appreciate the effort you put into helping me.
> It feels really good to know that I made a difference somehow. :-)yes, you did..it's funny..we never know here what the exact impact is of any of our efforts..but i have an inkling sometimes it is very strong...:)
> I will get rid of the rope...it is too dangerous...even for "practice." Ok, yes Amy, I will get rid of it if you get rid of your plan as well.
fantastic. i'm proud of you/us! if you ever want to talk, i am here.
> Thanks (((Amy)))sho thing!
((((jenny))))))
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