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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, is this a treatable thing? I am afriad I have it[/quote]

OP here.  My understanding is yes, it is treatable.  A PP mentioned DBT - dialectical behavioral therapy, which is an offshoot of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on learning actual skills for managing social interactions, behaviors, etc.  From what I can tell you need to choose a therapist who is trained in DBT and if, like my sister, you live in a small town, those practitioners can be hard to come by.  http://www.nami.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Inform_Yourself/About_Mental_Illness/About_Treatments_and_Supports/Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy_(DBT).htm

You also have to commit to the process.  In my sister's case she spent years denying she had any problems, insisting she is not "crazy," refusing to take medication (I don't need to be DRUGGED), etc.  From my experience people with BPD have difficulty accepting that anything is wrong with them and therefore do not stick with therapy.  In my mind, the very fact that you think you may have this problem is a good sign for you.  Good luck.[/quote]

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