http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/copingtechniques Questions tagged with 'copingtechniques' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:44:11 -0800 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:44:11 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/95231/No%2DTV%2Dno%2Dbeer%2Dmake%2DHomer%2Dsomething%2Dsomething Borderline Personality Disorder: What's next? I just went through my first real, in depth, psychiatric assessment, and it looks like I have a diagnosis. I've never read about BPD, believing all this time that I was just depressed. I'm in the process of being referred for DBT, but I'd like suggestions on what to do in the meantime. It's going to be at least a couple weeks until I get into therapy, and I'm just starting new prescriptions of Wellbutrin and a low dose of Seroquel for my depression/anxiety. <br> <br> What can I expect in the days, weeks, months and years to come? How can I help my boyfriend, and others around me, to cope? In <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/57688/Dating-someone-with-BPD">the past</a> you mefites haven't sounded so hopfeul, so share some more positive experiences, please! By all means, total horror shows will be just as helpful.<br> <br> I feel like it's a big step just knowing what the hell it is that's been wrong with me all this time. I knew I wasn't 'just depressed'. <br> <br> Anecdotes, resources, tips, anything!<br> <br> <i>data:</i> 23, female, and I've had symptoms for upwards of 14 years. No, YANMD. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.95231 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:44:11 -0800 anxiety borderlinepersonalitydisorder BPD copingtechniques crazycatlady DBT depression dialecticalbeaviouraltherapy relationships sunshinesky