Mental Illness Fellowship Northern Territory

Hi @Amber1

I'm really glad you found us! There are many people, as @JoseJones pointed out, who have someone in their life who has been diagnosed with BPD.

From the sounds of it, he's not open to seeking help, would that be right?

Would I also be right in assuming that he has been to seek help before to get the BPD diagnosis?

I'm wondering what it was that stopped him seeking help?

The alcohol doesn't help - it could be bringing out symptoms that are related to the alcohol, not the BPD or masking other things going on - it's such a tricky one!

It's great that you are in contact with a carers support organisation. Sometimes when a loved one refuses to seek help, getting support for yourself can be helpful. As well as what this organisation can offer you, you're also entitled to 10 free appointments with a psychologist - which you can access by going to your GP. I hope you utilise these options - self care and care for the rest of the family is a priority too.

Have you contacted the organisation you mentioned in your last post? How did it go? Helping Minds is also a Perth based organisation that you might want to check out, if you haven't already.

Hope you're travelling okay!