Hello, lovelies. I am currently a Psychology major who has also struggled with BPD, and I and statistics are proof that things really do get better.

After doing some research and taking notes on Borderline Personality Disorder, I uncovered a lot of very useful information. Over 70% of people diagnosed with BPD will end up getting better and becoming stable for the rest of their lives. There will still be ups and downs that occur when it comes to emotional regulation, but overall, there is good hope. For those who do not become as stable as others, over time, symptoms do appear to decline in intensity.

As for me, there was once a point in my time where I couldn't see any hope for me getting better at all. I had been actively suicidal since I was around 6. As time progressed, worse things seemed to happen to me and I eventually hit what I believe to be my rock bottom. I lost all my friends. I was angry at everyone and everything. I was somehow always empty yet always crying at the same time, nothing made me happy, and my emotions were constantly on a rollercoaster. Though my stability can sometimes get off the rails, I finally feel at peace. I feel like my emotions are on a kiddy ride instead of the Kingda Ka at Six Flags. I finally have several friends who cheer me on and want to see me thrive. I'm doing good at school despite this whole pandemic. I finally feel free from the shackles of BPD.

Please, do not give up hope. Easier said than done, I know. But, greater is coming, just try and stick around to see it.