Dear Eliana:

I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder as well, was on SSRI, mostly Zoloft (as well as other psych drugs) for 17 years. I also suffered (and diagnosed later) from a very early age (5 or 6, I think) from Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. And I was diagnoses with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as well. There were other diagnoses, including an eating disorder.

Following my first experience with competent psychotherapy 2011-2013 and the healing work I continue to do every single day 2011 till today, I no longer fit the diagnosis of BPD. I am off all psych medications since Oct 2013.

Your thread is about dating and relationships. My therapist in 2011 based his sessions with me on the BPD diagnosis and made it possible for me, over time, to have my very first healthy, loving relationship. I will be happy to share with you all that he taught me regarding having a healthy relationship, coming from my (now past) BPD diagnosis that you share as well.

anita