I have had BPD traits that have only gotten worse over this past year. I had frequent mood swings and was completely isolated, and being lonely is my biggest fear, so it made me feel worse. I didn't have a sense of identity. Above all, I felt helpless, like nothing was ever going to get better.

I had surrendered myself to my pain and let it take over my life. My pain had stolen nearly everything for me, and it was craving more and more.

I sought help and it's been one week. One of the best ones in my life. I'm not helpless. Nobody is. Even one day of change is a step forward. I promise. I haven't had it easy. My problems aren't solved, but now I feel far better. I have talked to people I had never talked to. I haven't had a single mood swing this week. I have started talking to people I loved but deemed as lost forever.

You are not helpless. You are not a lost cause. You can get your life back.