Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Nita, Welcome! (I love your email name, by the way). You are definitely in the right place. Many members have found this site through a referral in " Stop Walking on Eggshells " , which is a great book for parents and family members of bp's. As your daughter is a recovering alcoholic, you are probably familiar with Alanon, which is a terrific place to go for support and resources. I belong to a NarAnon group, and it has been a lifesaver. Many people there are in similar situations. And it seems most addicts have a " dual diagnosis " of mental illness and substance abuse problems. If you do not attend, I encourage you to go. Many people here have adult children with bp and can relate to your feelings about it. You will find many friends here. Carolyn > I just discovered and joined this group. I have an adult daughter who > was diagnosed with BPD a few years ago, while in college. I suppose > it > explains some of her disturbing behavior patterns, but I'm still > struggling with wanting to believe she's really ok.....just moody, or > just ...whatever. I'm joining this group to learn from others' > experiences. I've been told this is a very difficult " illness " to > deal > with. They can appear so " normal " and reasonable much of the time, > then > when some behavior causes trouble... it's always a shock. My > daughter > is also a recovering alcoholic, married to another recovering addict. > > Every mother's dream!!! So I'm setting high hopes at finding some > answers or validation or " relief " here. Thanks for being here! > > Nita (chocoholic_doglover) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2005 Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 Welcome Nita. I believe you will find you have found the right place. I too have an adult son who is BPD and also an alcoholic. (Non-recovering on both). I have found so much understanding and compassion here. We never stop wanting to being " The Mom " do we? No matter how old they are. My son too is high functioning so appears fine to other people most of the time. Most people just think he is just irresponsible and drinks too much. Hang in there. This place can help give you strength to get up in the morning and at least some peace to make it through the day. Look to your side...we are all there traveling this road with you, and believe me it can be a long road. Again welcome. chocoholic_doglover wrote:I just discovered and joined this group. I have an adult daughter who was diagnosed with BPD a few years ago, while in college. I suppose it explains some of her disturbing behavior patterns, but I'm still struggling with wanting to believe she's really ok.....just moody, or just ...whatever. I'm joining this group to learn from others' experiences. I've been told this is a very difficult " illness " to deal with. They can appear so " normal " and reasonable much of the time, then when some behavior causes trouble... it's always a shock. My daughter is also a recovering alcoholic, married to another recovering addict. Every mother's dream!!! So I'm setting high hopes at finding some answers or validation or " relief " here. Thanks for being here! Nita (chocoholic_doglover) People joining this list must read the guidelines and agree to them before posting. Send questions or concerns to WelcomeToOz-owner . " Stop Walking on Eggshells " , a primer for non-BPs, and " Hope for Parents: Helping Your Borderline Son or Daughter Without Sacrificing Your Family Or Yourself " can be ordered via 1-888-35-SHELL (). For table of contents, go to http://www.BPDCentral.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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