I don’t think this is talked about enough. The symptoms of BPD are definitely more visible within relationships and social interaction, but I want to learn more about how it affects your opinions and feelings towards general subjects.

For example, I find that I do have a lot of my own strong opinions (like any other human), but sometimes when I am met with an opposing opinion , my brain short circuits. It’s like i can’t accept for two opposite things to be equally true. 

Which is weird because I like to view the world as a spectrum. There are multiple truths to the universe and jumping to conclusions won’t get anyone anywhere. That’s my general attitude towards things. However, because of BPD brain, I sometimes abandon this mindset completely because of my emotions. 

In those moments I have no clue who I am or what my beliefs are.

This is probably due to how BPD changes your thoughts entirely based on moods and emotions. If I’m feeling bad, then BOOM! Suddenly I hate the world and everything about it to an extreme extent. Then when I get a twinge of happiness, it’s a like flipping a switch. I’m suddenly the most optimistic person in the world.

Does anyone relate to this experience?