hi, i’ve been lurking here for a while and i was wondering what the first steps you guys have taken to help cope with or resolve the emotional pain from bpd and if those steps have helped.

i had been going to therapy for a while but i am unable to continue going due to insurance issues, and although i had not been formally diagnosed with bpd, my therapist thought that i may have the disorder. i’ve gotten to the point where i can recognize whether or not a thought i am having is irrational or not, but i have trouble controlling the emotions related to the thoughts.

i also had gone no contact with my fp for two months and she had recently reconnected with me and i’m starting to realize that the same problems are cropping up and i want to make a change so things don’t sour again.

i’m going to try and arrange an appointment with my college’s free psychological support system, but i was wondering what other things i could do too in the meantime/alongside it.