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Greetings,

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

I found out this year that the issues I have faced my whole life my indeed be from having BPD.. With that said, My Psychologist wants me to begin weekly therapy with a therapist at the Gay and Lesbian center.

Now my concern is that these are just volunteer therapists, and not therapists trained in how to deal with someone with BDP and progressing with that. Im worried that I really need a more focused therapist that knows how to combat the issue I face and can help me get better.

is this me making excuses to avoid therapy? or is this valid? can I make progress without someone being knowlegable about BPD specifically?


Thank you,

Wrenluv,

perhaps you could go and meet with a therapist at the center and ask him what he thinks.
Your psychologist must think this might be helpful to you.
Might be worth a try.

Dagwood

Dagwood,

Thank you for the response.

I am on the waiting list to see a therapist, to start weekly sessions. I told the person who is in charge of assigning the Therapist that I have BPD, and that even though they specifically do not offer assistance with this issue, that if he could recommend someone who is really tough, and can be rough and honest with me and cannot be easily manipulated.

If this therapist is indeed some volunteer completing credits, I just dont know how well they will even understand what BPD is.. I realize Im making excuses, even now.. And Im going to go, regardless and be honest. Im just so eager to change and be better, I dont want to waste time.