I ran across this online and thought I'd share. It may seem overly simple or trite advice but I really do believe in what the Mayo Clinic had to say.
Borderline personality disorderSelf-careDate updated: May 19, 2006
Content provided by MayoClinic.com
Living with borderline personality disorder can be difficult. You may fully realize that your behaviors and thoughts are self-destructive or damaging yet feel unable to control them. Treatment can help you learn skills to manage and cope with your condition.
Other things you can do to help manage your condition and feel better about yourself include:
- Sticking to your treatment plan
- Attending therapy sessions as scheduled
- Practicing healthy ways to ease painful emotions, rather than inflicting self-injury
- Not blaming yourself for having the disorder but recognizing your responsibility to get it treated
- Learning what things may trigger angry outbursts or impulsive behavior
- Not being embarrassed by having this condition
- Getting treatment for related problems, such as substance abuse
- Educating yourself about the disorder so you understand its causes and treatments better
- Reaching out to others with the disorder to share insights and experiences
Remember, there's no one right path to recovery from BPD. The condition seems to be worse in young adulthood and may gradually get better with age. Many people with the disorder find greater stability in their lives during their 30s and 40s. Their inner misery may lessen and they go on to sustain loving relationships and enjoy meaningful careers.