I’ve had BPD for 6 years, diagnosed when I was 20. It took some time to get used to and get the right meds, but generally it’s been pretty well managed (only minor episodes every month or so, usually during periods of high stress or missed medication). 

Now in the last year, it feels like my BPD is getting worse. I’m having more and more episodes. They’re starting to bleed into my work life when they didn’t before. The episodes themselves are getting more intense. It’s getting harder to “be normal” when I’m with friends or at work. It feels like I’m losing that last bit of control over myself. 

Idk if getting worse in your mid 20’s is normal? I know BPD is supposed to get less intense as you get to your 40’s &amp; 50’s but does it get worse first?