BPD Help???

Question

Based on reasearch I believe that my fiance has BPD(borderline Personality Disorder) because the symptoms fit his condition perfectly. Because of it he is unable to get and/or keep a job for very long at all. He is very intelligent and wants to work in Alternative Medicine one day, we just can't afford schooling right now, or even help for his condition.
With school and two jobs its hard for me to support us. Are there any supportive or financial resources for people with BPD?? and advice??? anyone?? Help??

Answer 1

Having BPD myself (amongst other dx's) and someone who co-runs an online support group for those with it, I think the most important first step would be for him to see a mental health professional. If they dx him with BPD, then treatment is the next most important step. Bpd can be seriously debilitating. I know it has been for me, most of my life. Treatment can take a very long time with this particular problem, but it is possible to make some drastic improvements. The best treatment I know of is DBT.

He may be eligible for financial aid for school, dependant on household income...which can be incredibly helpful. Also, if you have a vocational rehabilitation center of some sort nearby, they may be able to help get you (him) on the right track.

If you have any more specific questions, feel free to email me.

Answer 2

Dear Katie,

You might want to check out this link :

http://bpdcentral.com/

It's a great resource and good place to start your search.

Good luck : BPD can be a difficult condition to deal with, but be aware that often the diagnosis is given out from a lack of any better ideas on the part of those doing the diagnosis.

If, from your viewpoint, he does not actually seem to fit the criterion, it would not be at all out of line for you to doubt the accuracy of the diagnosis.

BPD Central has a list of questions that, as a loved one, you can answer for yourself.....and I would certainly go ahead and do that, and then decide for yourself what you think.

Bob J.

Answer 3

Possibly file for Disability through Social Security. If he is approved, there are all sorts of resources available to help with financial problems, as well as getting the majority of schooling paid for. But plan on waiting a year or more for the ever efficient government to approve him.

Answer 4

Go to your local human services building, If they have a behavioral health center there, and ask for him to be evaluated. there are a lot of places that work with a sliding scale fee system.I am being treated for bipolar disorded in that way and pay only $25 a session, i have group therapy, and medical monitoring with a psychiatrist, I even get free samples of meds if a prescription is too expensive(no insurance)If he wants help, it is available, it just might take a little work to find a place to accomidate his needs, but it is work the search.

Answer 5

If he believes this is the case, he should seek professional help. I don't know where you are, but there are agencies that offer mental help to people who can't otherwise afford it (at least in bigger cities). If eligible, he should apply for medicaid, but of course, this means he has to have a diagnosis showing his disability, which means he has to see a doctor in the first place.
Try calling various mental/behavioral agencies and ask if they have sliding scales.

Answer 6

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