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Floppa434

1y ago

BPD Diagnosis Doesn't Add Up: Fear of Abandonment?

I've been diagnosed with BPD twice but some things don't add up - like the "fear of abandonment" must show up differently for me. Instead of fear, instead of begging people to stay or making a scene, I get cold, distant, and it's more like a "I've accepted you're definitely gonna leave eventually so, whatever." Of course this is in illogical situations and I don't WANT people to leave/ignore me, cuz if they do, I explode but not necessarily with "PLEASE STAY". I've found comfort in being alone since childhood so, maybe that's why?

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QuinnS

1y ago

I do the same thing! I never understood that part! Maybe we prefer numbing ourselves ahead of time so the possible abandonment doesn’t hurt as bad.
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AriEden

1y ago

"I'll leave you before you leave me" is a bpd thing
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Floppa434

1y ago

YES and this is an example of variations of how symptoms and situations can present, thank you
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vinetree

1y ago

It might be overcontrolled/quiet BPD. I'm similar. It's important to know for treatment too bc normal DBT might work less for quiet BPD. There is specific DBT for overcontrolled BPD I think, and interpersonal or attachment based therapy would work too.
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Floppa434

1y ago

I most certainly have quiet BPD and it's made me question my diagnosis so many times cuz it's "high-functioning" and I'm able to hide it from people a certain amount- knowing subtypes is important and I guess I just want to hear other testimonies from those with quiet BPD so I know I'm not alone

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