Struggling to navigate the mental health care system with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? You’re not alone! In this episode, Xannie, Carys, Darren, Jack, Solène and André share personal experiences and practical strategies for advocating for yourself when navigating mental health care. Discover how to effectively communicate with healthcare providers, the importance of having a trusted advocate, and tips for making the most of your appointments.Join us as we explore:- Common challenges faced by those with BPD when seeking help- The balance between being assertive and avoiding being dismissed- Why having an advocate can lead to better outcomes- Personal stories of resilience and the importance of finding the right therapistWhether you're newly diagnosed or have been managing BPD for years, our insights can help you on your mental health journey. Come back on Friday as we wrap up this topic, with a discussion times we have felt dismissed by a provider. Nov 6th we'll be back with a new discussion on BPD in Teen Years. Can't wait until then? Sign up for our "BPD Buddies" or "BPD Besties" tiers on Patreon to get early access to an exclusive extended cut of next week's episode NOW! https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨ 🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch ________ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:09 - Challenges in seeking care for BPD00:14:09 - Effective treatment for BPD
00:26:08 - How to advocate for yourself00:34:39 - Advice to those struggling ________ About Us: The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! ________ Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.