They’re echo chambers of those who’ve been hurt or had a single experience that they’re generalizing toward an entire group of people. I used to go through those subreddits and make myself feel horrible for my diagnosis, thinking that I am fundamentally a bad and horrible person who can never change.

I think it’s important to remember that not everyone who’s recovered or lives with bpd records their experiences on the internet. And those who have had particularly bad experiences will share their experiences.

That doesn’t mean that all of us with bpd are bad. It doesn’t truly mean that the majority of us can’t be in wholesome, healthy relationships. To be honest, I don’t know who’s in the majority, but those who demonize people with bpd might just be louder than those who don’t (because, well, what’s there to say?).

If you’re going through a difficult time, there is hope. DBT is a great starting point. I know that personally, not all those lessons stuck, but they certainly still have an effect on my social interactions. Finding the right medication has also been HUGE in my recovery process. It wasn’t easy (trial and error is the worst and can take seemingly forever) but mood stabilizers and antidepressants/anti-anxiety medications can work wonders.

There’s light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

(Sorry if this is rambly I just had a lot of thoughts after reading so many negative posts)