I haven't seen anyone talking about what is positive about BPD; but here is my take on it:
As much as we can feel pain, we can feel exquisite joy and beauty. It is my hunch I notice things more than most people.
Yes, my sensitivity to light, touch, sound and scents can drive me crazy and make me want to give up and die; but at the same time, I'm fairly certain that same sensitivity can provide me with far greater pleasure than the ordinary, "normal" person.
By the same token, I like to think my sensitivity to emotional states gives me greater insight into what is going on with other people in the room than most people would pick up on.
Additionally, all this risk-taking impulsive behaviour. Risk-taking behaviour has discovered continents and brought us many scientific breakthroughs.
Aside from the potential of death or harm, I like to think that at least some of my risk-taking and impulsivity has resulted in experiences and a form of education, sets of reference points, I wouldn't otherwise have.
Perhaps BPD people are more creative--as a form of survival.
If anyone discovers my theories regarding the "advantages" of BPD are scientifically incorrect, don' tell me. I need to feel there is some compensation for the grief, pain, sadness, losses I have experienced and caused others to experience over the years.
As much as we can feel pain, we can feel exquisite joy and beauty. It is my hunch I notice things more than most people.
Yes, my sensitivity to light, touch, sound and scents can drive me crazy and make me want to give up and die; but at the same time, I'm fairly certain that same sensitivity can provide me with far greater pleasure than the ordinary, "normal" person.
By the same token, I like to think my sensitivity to emotional states gives me greater insight into what is going on with other people in the room than most people would pick up on.
Additionally, all this risk-taking impulsive behaviour. Risk-taking behaviour has discovered continents and brought us many scientific breakthroughs.
Aside from the potential of death or harm, I like to think that at least some of my risk-taking and impulsivity has resulted in experiences and a form of education, sets of reference points, I wouldn't otherwise have.
Perhaps BPD people are more creative--as a form of survival.
If anyone discovers my theories regarding the "advantages" of BPD are scientifically incorrect, don' tell me. I need to feel there is some compensation for the grief, pain, sadness, losses I have experienced and caused others to experience over the years.
finally! its nice to read something positive on bpds....everywhere i read is negative and makes me feel hopeless...
ReplyDeletewe are very much capable of being the nicest, loving and generous people...there is hope for us once we know we have a disorder, then everything seems easy and bearable.