Friends, Family & Carers Forum

[HenryX]

Hi @BlueBay 

I think that your comments are contributing to and helping the conversation to develop

[BlueBay]

Thankyou @HenryX 

[BPDSurvivor]

@BlueBay , I appreciate your honestly. Please don't feel ashamed. 

As @HenryX has mentioned, your contribution is invaluable in this thread.

@BlueBay Lived Experience makes YOU the expert!

[BlueBay]

Oh thank you @BPDSurvivor  xxoo

[BPDSurvivor]

In closing, I’d like to share a few resources for you to peruse at your own convenience.

When you have time, I welcome you to head over to: 

Raising Awareness of BPD - Flipping the Script to collaborate with others with BPD or who have loved ones with BPD.

Also, don't forget this week's Topic Tuesday Topic Tuesday // BPD Awareness Week 2021 – Discover Creative Wellbeing // Tues 5th October, 7pm-8:30... 

Other resources include:

BPD Awareness Week 2021 events

https://www.bpdawareness.com.au/events-activities/ 

Above are activities you can engage in during BPD Awareness Week 2021.

The BPD Foundation Australia

https://www.bpdfoundation.org.au/ 

Have a look at the resources available. You can also sign up to their newsletter (BPD Advocate) which is sent directly to your email, and contains services and care groups in the various states across Australia. This newsletter also looks into aspects of accessing the NDIS.

Spectrum

https://www.spectrumbpd.com.au/about-us

Spectrum run a series of family and carer workshops throughout the year. You can have a browse through for more information.

Project Air

https://www.uow.edu.au/project-air/

Project Air is based in NSW and focuses on Personality Disorders. They run a series of events including workshops for consumers, family and carers.

ReachOut

https://au.reachout.com/

This service supports people under 25 years. There is a section for parents and carers.

Head Space

https://headspace.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/

This is another youth service to support those under 25 years. Also looks at supports for parents and caregivers.

Thank you immensely for everyone who joined tonight! It was great to have your input as part of BPD Awareness Week 2021. @Shaz51 @ShiningStar @HenryX @BlueBay @Meowmy 

@MDT , I hope you feel better soon. Thank you for being with us in spirit!

Please take time to engage in some self-care 

[Shaz51]

Thank you @BlueBay 

Yes teenagers years are hard in itself and yes he sees a school  counselor which is helping but is having big problems with his mum who has BPD and won't allow him in her house @BPDSurvivor 

[ShiningStar]

Hi @BPDSurvivor 

I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of the care and thought that you put into presenting this special event 

The information that you shared was fantastic and I really appreciated the way in which you so sensitively and respectfully guided the conversations 

Thank you so much 

Take kind and gentle care of yourself,

ShiningStar 

[Shaz51]

Thank you my sister xoxo @BlueBay ❤❤❤

[BPDSurvivor]

Oh! @Shaz51 ,

Didn't get to answer your question earlier re: BPD and pregnancy.

Each pregnancy is more stress. More children = more stress.

More stress on an already emotionally-disregulated brain + hormonal changes probably means things do tend to get worse.

This is my thinking. I have not looked into the research.

[BPDSurvivor]

Thank you @Shaz51 @ShiningStar @BlueBay @HenryX @MDT