Reddit has a wiki function (example: /r/PhotoshopTutorials/wiki/).

I've asked Rain if we could submit material for him to review and he said yes (because he's awesome).

After three years here, I've noticed that there are a lot of common questions/topics that come up, and people don't always get the answers that they deserve or need. It would be nice to give them a place to reference.

My only concern is that it might quash some of the great discussions and insights we have here.

Your input and thoughts are greatly appreciated.

EDIT: I'm editing as I come up with ideas.

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What is BPD?

* Brief paragraph.

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Other BPD-related subreddits and their purpose

* /r/BPDSOFFA

* /r/BPDLovingSupport

* /r/BPDRecovery

* /r/BPDQueer

* /r/BPD4BPD

* the two "non" subs? (or other resources for nons)

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Common terms and definitions

* "quiet" BPD

* pwBPD

* uBPD

* FP

* DBT

* C-PTSD

* ? Other mental psychology terms, such as codependency, object relations, attachment ?

* Core wounds, false self, etc.

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DBT section

* Brief paragraph on DBT

* * Distress Tolerance

* * Radical Acceptance

* Subreddits: /r/DBTSelfHelp, etc

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Self Care items/lists

* Brief paragraph: Self-care is the first line of defense. Why it's important, why it's effective.

* Self care lists: example: /r/BPD/comments/6bx8vn/help_working_on_selfcare/

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Psych Medication

* Don't affect BPD, but can be useful for the symptoms of BPD.

* Don't be ashamed of needing them. (I was very resistant for 20 years, and that was a mistake).

* Everyone has a different reaction to different drugs. It takes time to find the right one(s).

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Mental health websites

* Serious

* * NAMI

* Popular

* * The Mighty

* * https://www.facebook.com/livingwithbpd/ (Speaking of which, does anyone know how /u/Orianthi is?)

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Books

* Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder

* Codependent No More

* I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

* (to be added to list): /r/BPD/comments/64g4n1/mega_list_of_bpd_recovery_books/

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Crisis Management

* Suicide hotline phone numbers by location (see also the sidebar)

* Various "emergency" DBT/distraction skills/methods

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If you think you have BPD?

* What to do

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How to find a therapist?

* (see also the sidebar)

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Common experiences (DAE):

* Newly diagnosed:

* * Combination of terror and relief

* * Questioning everything about ourselves, and the depression that comes with it.

* General experiences and insights

* * (Help me out here--Is this even a good idea?)

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