Hey everyone,

I met a young woman earlier this month that has quickly become one of my best friends. We have so much in common psychologically and emotionally, in the way we express ourselves and empathize with others. From the first night we met I felt there was something very different and attractive about her personality that I couldn't put my finger on. 

Yesterday we were out together and she confided that she was diagnosed with BPD some time ago. She said she's been practicing DBT and showed a lot of improvement during the pandemic but still struggles with impulsivity and feelings of dissociation. I'm in counseling every week for GAD so I respect that she's working through this process, even though it's a slow one. 

I'm making this post to ask, from those who would know best, is there any way I can be a better friend to her that is specific to those with BPD? Is there anything I should know? I'm reading anything I can get my hands on. She's such a great person who throws herself into everything she does and is deeply self-aware, which makes for some very meaningful and enlightening conversations, but I'll admit I'm afraid of not being able to help her as much as I could if I had more experience. I've never been close to someone with BPD before.