I’ve been diagnosed with BPD for about a year now, but I’ve known I had it for a long time. I’ve been on and off antidepressants for about three years, including Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Prozac, and Zoloft. I’ve never had any of them give me anything but negative, shitty side effects. The one that worked the best was Wellbutrin, until I realized that it was making me feel extremely numb. But, at least I didn’t have the same side effects of no sex drive, headaches, etc. It’s to a point now that they’ve just decided that maybe medication isn’t for me. 

Has anyone dealt with the same thing? Did you need something that wasn’t an antidepressant? I’ve wondered about anxiety medications, too, since I do have a LOT of anxiety day to day and I took Ativan (I think) a couple of times in the hospital and found that it really, really helped.

Just looking to see what’s worked for other borderline individuals! I know we’re all a bit different and I definitely plan on bringing this up with my new therapist, too. Thanks!