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I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

to do with it.

advice/insight is welcome.

sammy

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Commission on the Status of Women

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I just wonder if your gut, or intuition, is trying to tell you something about

your child. I see no harm in giving a pic to the nanny if it makes you feel

better. I think it is better to be prepared than not. Go with your gut, I say.

>

> I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

> that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

> dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

> awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

> son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

> in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

> comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

> cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

> is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

>

> Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

> get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

> west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

> when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

> to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

> is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

> to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

> in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

> irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

> to do with it.

>

> advice/insight is welcome.

>

> sammy

>

>

> --

> Sewell, Chair

> Commission on the Status of Women

> Arlington, VA

>

>

>

>

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The fear sounds pretty normal...........seeing that " they " instilled it in

us from early childhood! We find it hard to trust our nada's because

their behavior has not been reliable. That being said, when I took my

parents in a few years ago (due to nadas bad health and other issues), nada and

fada were like caged animals. No matter what my husband & I did to make

them comfortable (and we went to extremes), they were not ever " at home " here.

Also, they were thankful for nothing. If you take the proper

precautions, you'll have no fear. Be strong with your boundaries.

Laurie

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terratoka@... writes:

I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

to do with it.

advice/insight is welcome.

sammy

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Sewell, Chair

Commission on the Status of Women

Arlington, VA

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Sammy,

I think the fear probably comes out of worrying about whether

she's going to do something to harm your son. Nadas often feel

possessive of their grandchildren and given some of their other

behavior it isn't that much of a leap to believe that one would

run off with a grandchild. They often don't have good separation

between them and us and she could feel that she is entitled to

take her grandchild. While thinking she might kidnap him and fly

home with him might be going overboard, I don't think it at all

irrational to fear that she's going to do, or try to do,

something undesirable.

Go ahead and give the nanny a picture. It can't hurt and it

might make you feel better.

At 09:40 AM 08/07/2012 TerraToka Creations wrote:

>I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms

>with the fact

>that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so

>far). Here's the

>dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week.

>The call was

>awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit

>to see my

>son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt

>comfortable

>in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in

>to make her

>comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even

>installed

>cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to

>sleep!) and so she

>is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

>

>Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more

>anxious I

>get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and

>fly back out

>west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant

>is yours

>when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her

>alone for her

>to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out

>where this fear

>is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a

>pic of nada

>to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house

>if she comes

>in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I

>think this is

>irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't

>know what

>to do with it.

>

>advice/insight is welcome.

>

>sammy

>

>

>--

> Sewell, Chair

>Commission on the Status of Women

>Arlington, VA

>

--

Katrina

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I don't think your fear is irrational at all as it obviously stems from

something. This is different, but when I was in elementary school I used to

cross my fingers all the time, feeling that if I had my fingers crossed it would

protect me from nada reading my mind. I was old enough to know this was

ridiculous, but it made me feel better. My point is that there is a reason you

feel this way. Do you have a T? He/she might provide some great insight to this.

I think you have a fear of nada harming your baby in some way. I get that. I

would never have wanted to leave nada alone with my baby. I don't feel I have

good advice to give for this except it's always OK to tell nada not to come if

you are that anxious.

>

> I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

> that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

> dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

> awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

> son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

> in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

> comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

> cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

> is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

>

> Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

> get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

> west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

> when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

> to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

> is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

> to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

> in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

> irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

> to do with it.

>

> advice/insight is welcome.

>

> sammy

>

>

> --

> Sewell, Chair

> Commission on the Status of Women

> Arlington, VA

>

>

>

>

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I'm not sure it's an irrational fear. This woman, nada, has left some very

negative feelings and memories with you. Even if you can't pinpoint where the

thoughts are coming from, go with your gut. Do take precautions, let the nanny

know, do whatever it takes to feel moderately safe while nada is in town.

For her to announce that she's coming into town to see your son is a red flag.

Who just announces that they're coming? People usually ask if they can visit. So

yes, do what you have to do. If your son was older and could speak for himself,

it might be easier. But you would still have to be cautious. I hope she doesn't

stay long, finds the visit boring and heads home soon.

>

> I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

> that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

> dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

> awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

> son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

> in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

> comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

> cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

> is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

>

> Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

> get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

> west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

> when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

> to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

> is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

> to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

> in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

> irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

> to do with it.

>

> advice/insight is welcome.

>

> sammy

>

>

> --

> Sewell, Chair

> Commission on the Status of Women

> Arlington, VA

>

>

>

>

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I agree with Irene, the fear and anxiety are coming from somewhere, for real

reasons. I also noticed that you said your nada *told you* that she is coming

for a visit: she didn't ask you, she told you. I think that is a significant

point. Is your nada accustomed to dominating you and controlling you? Maybe

its your " normal " relationship dynamic?

Its OK if you tell your nada " This isn't a good time, mom. I'll let you know

when its better for you to visit us. " But if that's not a doable boundary for

you to establish at this time (I sympathize, I wasn't able to do that myself

when my nada told me she was coming to visit me; I had a nervous breakdown

instead) then perhaps it will make you feel better to decide that your mother is

never going to be alone with your baby, ever, period. You, or your husband, or

the nanny will always be supervising any visits.

If you have a therapist, this is something you can bring up for discussion with

him or her, as well. If your husband, your therapist and your nanny are all

clued in and backing you up, then I'm thinking you'll feel much more supported

and validated if you do decide to let your nada visit you.

-Annie

> >

> > I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

> > that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

> > dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

> > awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

> > son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

> > in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

> > comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

> > cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

> > is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

> >

> > Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

> > get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

> > west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

> > when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

> > to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

> > is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

> > to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

> > in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

> > irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

> > to do with it.

> >

> > advice/insight is welcome.

> >

> > sammy

> >

> >

> > --

> > Sewell, Chair

> > Commission on the Status of Women

> > Arlington, VA

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Sammy,

No, not irrational. I agree with the others that this fear is coming from a

real place. Maybe not one you can remember, or put your finger on, but real

none the less.

My nada took me away from my dad in a way which they now call parental

kidnapping. I didn't see my dad again until I was in high school, by which time

I had a deep suspicion of, and even a dislike for him.

She also took my sister's boy away from her. When I told my sister that she

didn't have to give him up to her, that the rest of us would help her, nada told

my other siblings that if I helped my sister keep her son she would " kill me " .

It has been my experience that these women are convinced they are better than

anyone at the one thing they are unable to do successfully: Be a mother. Go

with your gut. Take precautions. At the very least it will make you feel loads

better. Perhaps it will even prevent something awful from happening that could

have been fairly easy to avert.

Good luck!

Mimi

>

> I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

> that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

> dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

> awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

> son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

> in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

> comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

> cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

> is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

>

> Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

> get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

> west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

> when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

> to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

> is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

> to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

> in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

> irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

> to do with it.

>

> advice/insight is welcome.

>

> sammy

>

>

> --

> Sewell, Chair

> Commission on the Status of Women

> Arlington, VA

>

>

>

>

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Sammy,

you've gotten some really good advice already, but I'd like to speak

specifically to the nanny issue.  I actually am a career nanny, so I hope my

insight on this is helpful and welcomed.

Absolutely do show the nanny a picture.  You do not need to give her all the

gruesome details, but you do need to equip her with enough information and

strategies to keep your son safe (any nanny will tell you that is the first

priority.)   Do you have a contract/work agreement with your nanny?  If not,

I highly advise one.  If you do, does it have anything in it about allowing

guests into the home or releasing the child to another person?  Mine does...all

of mine have.  Usually grandparents are fine, but I had a family several years

ago where it was stated that I was not to release the child to any person except

the parents unless the parents were present (which, of course, meant they were

there to give consent) and that I was not to allow anyone (other than playdates

I arranged) into the home without written consent from the parents.  This was

set up because of a family member of theirs who was " unsafe " around the

children.  What they did was

tell me that if this person came over that my response was " I'm not allowed to

let anyone in unless I have a note from (parent's names).  They didn't leave me

a note, so I can't let you in. "   

That might not work in your situation, but I would prep your nanny with " My

husband and I have some concerns over the safety of our child with my mother. 

We really would rather she not know this and we appreciate your understanding

and discretion.  Please, under no circumstances, mention this concern to her. 

For this reason, we have decided that we are only comfortable with her being

around the baby if one of us is present.  We don't want you to be put in the

position of having to deal with this.  If she shows up, do not allow her into

the home.  We expect she will be very upset by this, and we authorize you to

lock the doors to her and tell her that you are not allowed to let anyone into

the house unless we are also here.  You can tell her to call us on this, and we

will absolutely back you up. "  

And do back her up.  " Yes, mom, I'm sorry you're upset.  That is our rule and

we don't want to confuse the nanny by changing the rule.  We weren't expecting

you until tomorrow, so we will see you then. "   and hang up.  or something

similar.  Just be prepared to back up your nanny saying she isn't allowed to

let anyone in without you there.

Someone had mentioned not allowing nada around the baby unless you, your

husband, or the nanny was present.  I would suggest not asking the nanny to be

that person.  The nanny, I'm sure, is fully capable.  However...I will tell

you that one of the leading complaints I hear in nanny communities (local,

national, and international) is having to deal with grandparents.  Even from my

own experience...it doesn't matter if the grandparents have a PD or not, it is

very rare for a nanny to enjoy having grandparents around.  Grandparents want

to spoil a child...that's their right and their role.  But it undermines a

nanny and prevents her from doing her job and is the source of HUGE

frustrations.  Nannies often quit over the drama surrounding having

grandparents around.  Even myself...with a family I ADORED...the visiting

grandmother was such a huge pain in the ass (in retrospect, probably with a PD)

and got so nasty to me that the ONLY reason I didn't

quit was because I was a live-in nanny for that family and didn't have anywhere

to go on such short notice except the other grandma's house and SHE talked me

down. 

Even in a good situation, a grandparent with the nanny can be volatile.  It

will likely be worse with your nada and your nanny.  Don't do that to your

nanny, please.  It may cause a lot of logistical issues, but please don't ask

your nanny to take on having to deal with your nada alone.  My current

employers...one of the grandmothers is very childish and difficult.  About 5

years ago, when the twins were infants, she came to visit for a day and...just

after I had gotten twin babies and a toddler down for naps...she announced " Oh,

I just can't stand it, I have to have one of my grandchildren! " then went

upstairs and WOKE UP my sleeping charges.  Stunning surprise, but 30 minutes

later those overtired little ones were all screaming and crying and overtired

and she giggled, handed two screaming babies to me and said, " well, that's for

you to deal with! "   I was LIVID...mostly because those babies didn't deserve to

be woken up from needed sleep just

because grandma was bored.  I asked my boss " How much authority do I have to

stop her? " and was told, " She won't even listen to us, but we'll make you a

deal:  Whenever she comes, you can leave for the day and we'll pay you

anyway.  That way she has to deal with the screaming. "   Worked for me...and

she quickly stopped waking up my sleeping babies.  

If you can't give your nanny the days off (paid...this isn't her fault) while

nada is here, make a very clear rule to both of them that nada cannot come to

the house unless you are there.  Put it in writing...even if it is a short note

to the nanny " Just a reminder, please do not allow anyone, even family members,

into the house today! "   That way, if the nada does show up and if the nanny has

to call the police to remove her, the nanny has it in writing to show

authorities.  You don't have to justify this to nada.  " This is our rule. 

You don't have to like it, but we are not changing it. "  

Long story short...prep your nanny on exactly how to handle your nada showing up

early, assure her you will back her up on keeping nada out of your house, and

don't pass off the boundary setting to your nanny.  Unless, of course, you want

your nanny to be complaining to her nanny friends...which often opens up the

door for one of those friends to say " I know a better family for you to work

for. "  

Hope that helps.

Ninera

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Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 9:40 AM

Subject: Irrational Fear?

 

I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

to do with it.

advice/insight is welcome.

sammy

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Sewell, Chair

Commission on the Status of Women

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I agree, Irene, the healthy people I know will ask if they can come to my house.

Great point and something for me to be aware of. Shows great lack of respect for

others.

What is it with BPD that they don't handle seperation well? They take it like a

personal affront when it is not.

I also thought that some BPD's get better with age but from all the responses

here it doesn't seem so. At least I was hoping our BPD would get better with

age as she is fast approaching 40. I know with my mum it got worse due to the

alcoholism.

> >

> > I'm new to this group and also just started coming to terms with the fact

> > that my mom has BPD (in therapy and its working so far). Here's the

> > dilemma--I hadn't talked to nada in 3 months until last week. The call was

> > awkward but she ended up telling me she is going to come visit to see my

> > son, who is 7 months old. she also told me she has never felt comfortable

> > in our home, which is odd given the tremendous effort we put in to make her

> > comfortable (i.e. her favorite wine in stock, coffee, we even installed

> > cable in the guest room b/c she needs the tv on to go to sleep!) and so she

> > is going to stay in a hotel, which is a-ok with me!

> >

> > Anyways, the more I think about her coming to visit, the more anxious I

> > get. I have this fear that she will take off with my son and fly back out

> > west with him (you don't need any sort of proof that an infant is yours

> > when you fly!) Of course, I won't be leaving my son and her alone for her

> > to have the opportunity but I just can't seem to figure out where this fear

> > is coming from. It's paralyzing. I've even thought of giving a pic of nada

> > to the nanny so that she knows not to let nada into the house if she comes

> > in a day early (which wouldn't surprise me). In my head I think this is

> > irrational thinking, but it's such a strong feeling and I don't know what

> > to do with it.

> >

> > advice/insight is welcome.

> >

> > sammy

> >

> >

> > --

> > Sewell, Chair

> > Commission on the Status of Women

> > Arlington, VA

> >

> >

> >

> >

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One of the reasons that they don't handle separation well is

that they have a deep-seated fear of abandonment. They also have

identity issues with seeing their close family as part of

themselves. That combination makes them feel like part of

themself has abandoned them when they're separated from us. It

feels very personal to them even though it wouldn't to normal

people.

I don't think they generally get better with age. Sometimes the

way they behave changes, but that's not necessarily an

improvement. They tend to get increasingly set in their ways. My

nada has gotten better in some ways, but she's gotten worse in

others. I think the getting better part is probably a

combination of me enforcing really strong boundaries and my

sister disappearing from her life, possibly with a contribution

from one or more of the drugs she is taking for various

ailmenst. (She's taking an epilepsy drug because there's a piece

of her brain " mis-firing " and I really wonder whether that could

have an effect on BPD.)

At 05:54 AM 08/08/2012 tomandfran1605 wrote:

>I agree, Irene, the healthy people I know will ask if they can

>come to my house. Great point and something for me to be aware

>of. Shows great lack of respect for others.

>

>What is it with BPD that they don't handle seperation

>well? They take it like a personal affront when it is not.

>

>I also thought that some BPD's get better with age but from all

>the responses here it doesn't seem so. At least I was

>hoping our BPD would get better with age as she is fast

>approaching 40. I know with my mum it got worse due to the

>alcoholism.

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Katrina, thanks. You explained that deeper than what I read. I get it now. Now

I understand it better. I am really, really thinking my mother had it. I am

going to talk to my sister about this soon. Got to think how to bring this up.

There is a doctor in Florida that deals with BPD and he also uses seizure meds

with his treatment of BPD.

ature=results_main This is near where we live in Florida. Most times we work

and live in India but we come back to Florida several times a year.

This was my hope from my reading about it. Why Do BPD Symptoms Decline With Age?

http://bpd.about.com/od/faqs/f/whydecline.htm I have heard from mothers who

have daughters with it that they think as they go through the " change " the

symptoms get better. I was sure hoping that was going to be the case with our

BPD!!!!! Whew.

> >I agree, Irene, the healthy people I know will ask if they can

> >come to my house. Great point and something for me to be aware

> >of. Shows great lack of respect for others.

> >

> >What is it with BPD that they don't handle seperation

> >well? They take it like a personal affront when it is not.

> >

> >I also thought that some BPD's get better with age but from all

> >the responses here it doesn't seem so. At least I was

> >hoping our BPD would get better with age as she is fast

> >approaching 40. I know with my mum it got worse due to the

> >alcoholism.

>

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> Katrina

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