Hi all, I’ve been wanting to share what I feel like has been a small success with a tremendous reward. I think my BPD hit its’ peak around March-April after suffering for years and finally getting a diagnosis. At that point due to the consequences of my actions against myself and others (that’s another story for a different day), I realized I needed to seek help. I’ve been seeing a psychiatrist and a CBT-based therapist since what I’ll call my “breakdown” at the end of November, I know they’re trying their best to help me but I knew it was time for me to help myself. I researched and read hundreds of posts from this sub and it made me see that I’m not alone in this. I saw someone recommend a workbook for DBT and while looking for that, I found “The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook.” This workbook has completely turned my life around. It put my BPD into perspective once I really got down to what my triggers, negative believes and behaviors, and my BPD subtype (Petulant/Discouraged). I now catch myself starting a negative thought pattern and can identify and stop it before it hurts me! I find myself more optimistic about life and my future. I’m starting to feel more secure with myself and more open to others. I know it’s only been about two months so far but, I’m really starting to see my life turn around for the better! Reading success stories really helps me during the times where I don’t feel okay. I’m not saying I’m cured or my BPD is gone, but it’s now manageable and I’m starting to feel “normal.” 
I wish to the best everyone that reads this and I hope I gave you some encouragement!