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[OakLeaf]

(((((Indy)))))

[Owlie]

(((Indy)))

[lph]

Aw, I'm sorry Indy. Isn't it amazing how we know people like this are impossible to deal with and we know to keep our distance and not get involved, and they STILL manage to **** up our heads. I guess that's what's empathy, voluntary or not, does to you...

[Crankin]

Indy, right now I am just trying to get her to stop self destructive behaviors. She just came out of the hospital. This is a case of neglect, abuse, family history, adoption, and attachment problems. Her adoptive mom is wonderful, but it's a horribly stressful situation for her. I practically live at their home... two 1.5-2 hour visits a week.
You are right, most therapists avoid treating this diagnosis. it's a known "joke" in my profession. Especially psychiatrists, it seems. I've actually had a couple of clients who fit this description, although they were diagnosed as Bipolar Disorder.

[indysteel]

Yikes, Crankin. Your client certainly has all the triggers for BPD. How very sad. I hope you and her adoptive mom can make a difference. I've often wondered what might have happened if my sister had gotten help at some point in her adolescence or young adulthood.

[jobob]

A couple of years ago, I deliberately disengaged and eliminated all contact with my birth family. I thought I was very unusual in that respect, but perhaps I'm not.

Hugs to you, Indy.

[shootingstar]

I slept like a log. I haven't slept deeply and through the night for last few months. But when it happens it's like drinking a deep long glass of water after a long hard bike ride. I didn't ride far yesterday since it started to snow. But did some art while playing some classical music.