My mom had BPD. She was an increibly loving and caring person but she would lash out on those she loved. She never lashed out on me because I understood her and we were really close but I've seen (emails) and heard some of hte stuff that she's said to others and it's like looking at a completely different person.
BPD is post-traumatic stress syndrome following narcissistic abuse (usually from growing up in a narcissistic household or after being married to a narcissist). I don't know what the stigma might be? Why does society not care who narcissists are? A covert narcissist is a true psychopath at his core. But nobody cares. People are stupid.
That advice at the end was spot on! That’s how I deal with my BPD I distract myself I go and get busy for my own sake. I run my own business, went back to school for my second engineering degree, taking care of my family, building connections with others. I sometimes just ignore that I’m experiencing BPD symptoms. I’m aware but they don’t consume me like before.
Her fragility is palpable. Her horrendous childhood has made her very vulnerable and her whole being screams trauma. It sounds like her whole family has gone through generational trauma, which has been carried down to Brianna. I wish you peace, love and joy Brianna. I think you have gone through enough trauma in your life. Good luck with everything you do in life. I strongly sense how much you want to help yourself and others. Be kind to yourself too!
Mark is getting even better at picking pertinent questions. We hear the compassion and kindness in his voice. I really appreciated this young woman’s delivery and admire her courage. Not enough is said about mental illness and all the different challenges each conditions entail. Wishing her success and healing. She’s an inspiration.
Oh yeah.... How could I possibly forget? You were very mean to me, you bully me all the time and since the last time we spoke was back in 2020 and you threatened that you want to be my ass and now you want to act all goody two shoes and pretend that that never happened seriously Chloe you are awful person with the awful soul I would never forgive you for the amount of hell that you put me through so don't act like you like Brianna better than that you like me cuz you and I were never friends and we could never be friends cuz I really don't like you
The shy little smile at the beginning was cute. She seems like a sweet girl. I hope she continues to build confidence and make her mark in this world. She was a tad nervous, but she still represented herself well. I really enjoy warming up to people like Brianna. It's very rewarding when help reassure them that they are OK, and they're still important despite any behavioral issues. Wish you all the best Brianna
As someone who suffers from borderline personality disorder severely I so much empathize with this beautiful soul .... It is so hard to maintain simple friendships or see any kind of relationship it can seem so lonely .. out diagnosed is the same and our story is so similar... You are not alone babygirl
This is one thing that isn't said enough about BPD, the absolutely devastating loneliness that accompanies it after you've alienated your friends who don't understand you really don't want to feel this way. Then after you've ruined so many romantic relationships you don't even want to try again because the pain just isn't worth it. This leads to the absolutely devastating loneliness.
I have BPD and I fully believe you can live a full life if treated properly. I have had an incredible relationship for the past 4 years, all because I learned how to live with and treat my BPD. Its different in every case but we are NOT lost causes!
I hope this lovely soul continues to find support and love in her community. She is so articulate and could really be such a helpful force in the space of Mental Health issues. My beautiful Niece took her own life after living with BPD for a few years. She was 21 years old. Every day was so difficult for her to navigate. I miss her so deeply. I am glad though that she is no longer struggling, it was agony to watch her in agony. XOX Love from Ireland to Brianna
@@Alpen_liber If you're going to state what you think are certainties, it goes without saying that you should be certain and should also be sure of your audience. This isn't the place.
@@Alpen_liber Prayer can save souls, and even though many faiths hold the belief that suicide is a gateway to damnation, it is not supported as such in the scriptures. If you want to help this person, instead of twisting the knife, pray for the soul of the woman that's been lost. You can save her if she needs saving and look after her if she was already saved.
@mikemccaine4229 Caucasian girl dress neatly on the surface if you see her in the street walking by, would you think that girl has mental issues? That's my point, there are many people out there who have issues and you don't know. They look like your average person.
Thank you for giving Brianna a platform to express herself. Mental health can be so crippling and so many communities lack the tools for children and adults. We need a new system to help everyone.
She’s so young yet so strong. You can see that she’s working hard for her future. Beautiful girl. God bless you. Hope you heal soon and achieve everything you wish for in life.
Mental illness is exhausting to deal with, both for the person experiencing it and those around them. It's such an insidious illness and has caused so much heart ache. We as a society need to put more importance on mental health services and make them free.
i love when mark told her happy birthday, and her face lit up with a smile. it was refreshing to see...I pray for more times she can be happy and smile. prayers to you brianna!
How brave and unselfish of a human soul! Why do traumatized people want to help others so badly? Do they want us to never experience trauma? - It's Absolutely Incredible, how brave Brianna. This interview hit me hard....... ;
Why do traumatized people want to help others so badly?? Because they never want anyone to feel the pain they have gone through!! Also, helping others often helps you to heal... Common sense!
My husband has BPD and she explained it so well. I am my husband's "favorite person " and as much as I love him it does become an obsession sometimes. Thank you for sharing your story . It's so helpful for us all.
@Sarah my partner has BPD and I understand how they could feel scared if they don’t understand the illness . I know it’s hard to share your true feelings and thinking with your partner but if you do it helps them understand . For me it was not knowing or understanding . So I was judging and feeling resentment . When you open up it helps a lot . Wishing you the best
I agree,she has a lot of insight, I stopped trying to have serious relationships because romantically I didnt want to live with anyone and I never wanted kids so staying away from emotional relationships takes away major triggers what her fp did is evil
My mom briefly took that same medication but she hated the way it made her feel. On and off all different meds all her life that just didn’t work for her. She ended up giving up all together and became a recluse. She ran away from our family to FL and lived out of her mind for 10-15 years before realizing she had end stage cancer and died at alone at home in hospice care. I did what I could for her and it was extremely hard to watch. I wish you the very best and hope you can find meds that will work. Just don’t give up like my mom did. You can absolutely be a functioning member of society, be a good mom, a good person even with mental illness. Don’t let it define you. You will not end up like your father the same way I did not end up like my mother❤
Brianna, thank you so much for sharing your story. Life is struggle enough without your conditions. Totally awesome that you want to serve others this way. I have no doubt you can achieve this and more. ❤
Briana, you're a beautiful young woman with an old soul. Which I'm sure is due to the fact that you were robbed of your childhood. Do not be side tracked by your anxiety. Stay your course; keep moving forward. You got this!
I hope this video helps her get support she needs. It sounds like she feels very alone so hopefully she will find out how much people here will care about her. I'm so glad she can tell us about the positives with BPD too, and shows her positivity in spite of her mental illness.
I see her doing great things for mental health for lots of people. Her strength is beyond measurable, I couldn't imagine going and feeling like that everyday......please know ur amazing and strong that's why u hear voices degrading u, they see ur bright empowering strength and want to ruin it. Much love and respect for you Brianna
(Florida resident) My ex partner was baker acted and taken to the “hospital” by police. When I called them the next morning I was told “The doctor will be in on Monday and then you can talk to them about a possible release date.” He had a learning disability and I was terrified of them sticking a pen and paper infront of him for voluntary 6 month hospitalization. I called everyday letting them know that his “72hour wait” ended on Tuesday morning and he will be released then. They tried many times to manipulate the situation with iffy wording like “we’ll see,” and “soon.” I myself have been voluntarily baker acted when I was a minor, was escorted to hospital by parent. I was given a cocktail of different medications to try, some almost caused severe symptoms like passing out/vomiting profusely. There is a huge problem with money hungry psychiatrist and “hospitals” 4:44
It’s a disaster everywhere in this country though. In CA we don’t have a “baker act”, but the Los Angeles county jail is known locally as the largest psych hospital in the state. Our jails and prisons here are packed with mentally ill and developmentally disabled people. And as for being restrained and injected with sedatives against your will, it’s exactly the same in CA. In the hospital it’s called a “Dr strong” and happens every single day.
Facts. I have heard it's especially bad in Florida. They call it the Florida shuffle and it needs to be reported on. Shuffle in and out of different rehabs. You have 2 choices shuffle or jail. Shuffle will get you a (conservatorship over your money and healthcare )and broke.
Brianna, Your resilience is astounding 😳 You are an amazing human. I live in FL (Ormond Beach) and I wish I could treat you! I am a year away from obtaining my PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology. One of my practicum rounds was in a state hospital so I understand your concerns about the treatment of residents and where your future goals are headed. Your auditory hallucinations (hearing voices at work - Symptoms of Schizoaffective (instead of saying you have Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and bipolar b/c Schizophrenia + Bipolar = Schizoaffective, you can just say “Schizoaffective” if you want ❤️) can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The gold standard therapy for BPD is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This will help with regulating emotions, changing unproductive emotions, creating positive emotions, and so much more. Finding a therapist (we ALL need one - I have one): 1. Check with your insurance. Get a list of people in your area. SHOULD BE SOMEONE WITH A PSYD OR A PHD. Not to an A-hole, but masters level individuals are not equipped for your level of awesomeness 💫 2. Read the bios and see if you think you can build a therapeutic rapport with this person. 3. Do they know about CBT, DBT, or other therapies that interest you? 4. Anything else you can think of. You are interviewing them. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Good luck to you ❤❤❤
How I just want to give her a hug and support. To have no one on your side with these conditions is beyond awful. I have mental health issues but nothing like this. I just can't imagine. The Florida system sounds horrendous. I wish you every success in your journey to making a difference. You will do it I'm sure. Sending you so much love from New Zealand sweetheart. You're a strong young, beautiful woman.
I have bpd and I learned more from her about it than my last therapist. I definitely have had "favorite people" without knowing it until now. She's amazing and I think she'll go far in life. ❤
Heartbreaking story she’s been through so much , such a beautiful young girl I wish her all the love and luck in the world , she’d make a perfect advocate for mental health
When she was talking about people with mental illness being failed I felt that. Especially those of us with Borderline Personality Disorder. I got diagnosed in 2019 and I live in East Tennessee, finding a therapist who is qualified or willing to work with a person who has BPD is nearly impossible. On top of that, there are no medications that are FDA approved to treat a personality disorder. I do my best to handle it but i’m 38 years old and I’ve had over 120 jobs since I graduated high school because of my paranoia, I think everyone there hates me or I have issues interacting normally with people or I get into an argument with someone. Sometimes I have bad splitting episodes and I will destroy things in my house and cut or stab my arm with knives. I have issues with binge eating and reckless spending. BPD is the most painful, isolating thing you can live with. Even someone canceling plans with me or not texting me back feels like someone died, I will literally grieve for days and I can go from adoring someone to hating their guts and everyone associated with them in a split second. I feel every emotion times 1,000. My husband is my FP and he has been a saint dealing with this. There’s a reason why so many borderlines have at least one SA, it’s because we feel so alone like no one can understand us or help.
Guess what. I have bpd, psychiatrics are handing it out like hot cakes and its having a huge negative effect on society. Maybe BPD is real, it feels real doesnt it? But look what it does to you, youre so pathetically sorry for yourself and you think a pill will save you? You want a pill to define who you are the rest your life? Either way, that's impossible. Your faith in that pill will be what defines you. Not the pill. Instead of relying on a pill, i suggest to try and heal on your own. Go against the stream and find a path that doesnt make u so miserable. Somthing brings you comfort, pleasure and joy. With all the jobs youve lost and the realtionships that have been destroyed, youve probably buried all your hapiness under such negative weight and thinking. Being bpd doesnt mean hopless and doomed to fail. people are too quick to feel sorry for themselves. It seems impossible cus facing reality is hard and straight up terrifying. But letting go of the pills, the labels, the abuse and trauma, and figuring out what your issue is and why youre hating yourself and holding grudges. Your life is comprehended through your own lense, not anyone elses. No one see's life the way you do. The brain is so complex, dont let bpd be the thing to inhibit you from growing. You, just like EVERYONE ELSE will die and we dont know where were going. We like to imagine things, but thats by faith. The reality is nobody knows, not even science, so why not just make it worth while and try to discover meaning yourself, and not through the lense of a pill that will masks your unique understanding on life? You have BPD, own it, get to know it, why are you so afraid of it? your abuser cant give your innocence back. There's no sense in dwelling on it. But if pills havent worked for you try somthing else
A lot of therapist don’t really like diagnosing patients with BPD because the symptoms are so similar to Bipolar Disorder. I got diagnosed last year and have been taking Lamictal. I feel like its has been working at first, but now I still have symptoms, so I asked my doctor to increase my dosage soon. It has been so hard to manage a relationship with friends and family. My husband refuses to give on me and always tell me that I don’t have to apologize. I have emotionally abused him and have episodes where I even hit him. My episodes usually last between 2-7 days. Depending on the situation, my favorite person will come and go. When I’m anxious, I will buy things without thinking or make plans that I end up regretting later. Rejection and minor misunderstandings will trigger me into an explosive episode. I absolutely hate misplacing things and will go off like it is the end of the world. When my episodes are over, I feel like a bad person and that I don’t deserve to be in other people’s life’s. I am too afraid to hurt myself and think about how my children would feel if I did. I pray that one day I can be normal, whether on meds or off of them.
Something many people don't realize about mental illness is that it (almost?) always comes from childhood trauma. I worked in mental health and I haven't seen one case of mental illness that didn't include child abuse on some level. Our mental health system is a mess. It's heartbreaking. God bless this young woman.
My daughter has mental health struggles which are hereditary from her father's side. She's on many meds and still struggles. The mind is so very complex.
A lot, but not even close to all. I recommend reading Dr. Hare's book about psychopathy/ASPD "Without Conscience etc" Plenty of cases in there of ASPD/psychopaths who didn't experience any significant emotional trauma, abuse, or the like. Fascinatingly, there is a case in there of identical twin girls with a loving home life, one twin was clearly psychopathic and the other twin clearly was very non psychopathic. It may be hard to accept, but some people just come in, for a lack of a better term, evil. This only really relates to psychopathy though. But yes, a lot of people with NPD, BPD, and the like tend to have gone through major trauma, especially during childhood.
Although simply put, I felt that at the end when you said that you hope her challenges stay out of her way. It was both relieving & comforting @ the same time. Side note : May is Mental Health Awareness month. 💚🎗️💚 (green ribbon)
Mark, thank you for posting this video. I have lived with BPD for the last 12 years of my life and I related to a lot of what she said. It is both a blessing and a curse to have. Best of luck Brianna and thank you for sharing your story. ❤
Dear Brianna, You, my dear young lady, are a highly intelligent and highly sensitive human being. I will not forget your story. I believe every word you have said, AND I believe you when you say you will make changes!! God bless you!! 🌺❤️🙏✌️💪😘
Brianna, I'm so sorry that the mental health system has traumatized you and I'm so proud of you for recognizing that and striving to advocate for those of us with mental illness. Just keep on keeping on - for yourself, the friend you lost and the countless others I'm sure your advocacy will help
Me too. I don't even try to entertain being in a relationship. I hurt my ex so bad. But I didn't know I had BPD. Hurting him made me hurt myself... It was then I went to the doctor to find out what was wrong with me. So I have been single since 2017. I can't do it.
I have borderline and ptsd and am in a stable relationship for almost 8 years, a job, a home, and a family. I have been (and currently am) in therapy for many, many years, and I will always continue to better myself. I often don't talk about it because people often assume the worst. Meanwhile, I have good, solid friendships for 10+ years and longer. Have I made mistakes? Yes, absolutely. Did I learn from them? Yes, absolutely. I will always continue to better myself and do my best for my loved ones. Please be aware that we come in different ways and different levels.. not every person with BPD will be dishonest, manipulative, etc. We are human as well. If you have BPD, get that help if you can, learn about yourself, and find your good and bad sides. Teach yourself how to control it and deal with it. BPD is painful, it's rough, and you will take it to the grave, but you can grow old with it and have a life with it.
What an astounding young lady. So well spoken, in so much pain yet still carrying on. Things are going to continue to improve, I can feel it. Brianna we love you. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story, Brianna. Listening to stories like yours has helped me gain an insight into a health issue that I have often heard about, but did not understand at all. You seem to be such a strong young woman that has overcome so much in your life. I wish you nothing but the best in your future.
my girlfriend had BPD, i have schizo affective disorder. i can definately relate to her, my girlfriend was really jealous wrongly and we both had troubles with alcohol. one night with getting drunk she tried to kill and strangle me wich after we had to break up. i loved her but had to play a psychiatrist and soothe her a lot altough i had problems myself. after what shes done i stil miss her
My ex had BPD and it’s extremely hard to maintain a relationship, my ex is beautiful and highly intelligent but her mood disorders and acting out is tough . I still love her and miss her but I had to walk away as painful as that was . You try and try to work it out but nothing changes . It’s not there fault as I learned later about the disorder. I wish this young lady the best . At least she’s trying ❤
Very intelligent young lady. There are so many people struggling in so many ways in this country and nobody is getting real help. I pray that changes for people.
Sending strength and love on the wind to you, Brianna. I also live with these two conditions, and life can be so hard. I appreciate your want to advocate for us. Choose life always. Blessed be... blessed be.
You seem so sweet and kind and I think you should be extremely proud of where you are today. It's truly not easy juggling with school, work, and mental illness, especially if you don't have a good support system. If you keep going, I truly think you will be successful!!
My ex-wife has borderline personality disorder, but has refused to acknowledge (blames others, justifies her behaviour, etc.). She had a traumatic upbringing and it definitely negatively impacted her ability to be in stable relationships. After many years of chaos and uncertainty our relationship finally imploded. I honestly tried……. In retrospect I wish I knew more about this debilitating issue back then. I don’t think it would have changed the eventual relationship outcome, but it would have made my understanding better and increased my sympathy towards her. The human mind is so fragile….😢
I really relate to you're story sweetheart. I'm writing about mental health here in Australia 🇦🇺. 💜 Well done for coming forward 👏 and sharing you're inner soul.
Why do so many people come to this channel just to downvote? Like what are you giving a dislike to? You want these people to be silenced and go away? wtf
Great Quote: It´s like you´re being punished for needing help. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. All the best to you. Sending love from Mexico.
Brianna is smart, articulate, thoughtful, empathetic, and that is just what I see here. I hope she can connect with a therapy group who can support her. I wonder if Alanon would be helpful for her. I hope Brianna keeps seeking until she finds her own solutions. She has creative abilities that I hope she will pursue. May God bless her and guide her. Thank you, Mark, for showing how mental health issues are prevalent and we have to accept and help those who truly need compassion and not judgment. Many have been through hell and have survived and thrived. I have also been the scapegoat to different people throughout my life due to this role I was assigned in an alcoholic family. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Brianna you are such a beautiful, brave, well spoken ,kind young lady with a heart of Gold. You have been through so much 😢 And you still want to help others suffering with mental health issues and help fix the broken system in Florida. I have so much respect for you dear and I wish 🙏 you much blessings of health, love, happiness and a long & fulfilling life. I am a mother in Florida with a 23 yrs old Son just diagnosed with BPD. I am educating myself with all the info. I can find so I can help my Son cope with his symptoms and live a long fulfilling life also. Thank you so much for being so brave and sharing your story. You definitely made a difference in my life. Continue to be the voice for mental health advocates for all in Florida, Let Us know how We can help you in this journey to recovery.
Brianna -- you are such an inspiration! Life hasn't been fair to you but you can prevail, sweet girl. Please don't give up! Sometimes people give up on you -- that's because they don't understand you. You're bright and intelligent and you can make a difference, especially helping others who experience the disorders you do. I recently lost my daughter due to her mental illness and the choices she made in life. I now advocate for the mentally ill and provide clothing to the homeless in memory of my daughter. You go girl! You got this!
Even in a severely failing system, it's spectacular that Brianna still has hope to make a difference and advocate for those like her and her late friend. Advocating for oneself is difficult even without mental health hurdles. I truly wish her the best on her continued work and journey.
This woman's resilience and strength and humanity and self awareness of all she has been through and all of it's effects on her is incredible. She will make a very understanding and supportive person if she ends up in a helping profession one da y. I wish her all the very best for now and the future ❤🙏
It’s so disappointing how the stigma still exists even with mental health professionals… Yes, they have a textbook and clinical understanding but they will never truly understand what it’s like without having experienced it themselves. The best psychologist I ever had was someone with lived experience of mental illness. I wish there were more like her.
I’ve had my diagnosis for over 20 years and never- not once have I been able to articulate it the way Brianna does in this interview. I have no doubt she’s a great writer ❤
I wish people with BPD were more regularly diagnosed. I’m pretty sure my EX GF has BPD. Her temper and childlike manner was like no other. Also love bombing, devaluing and discarding.
Wow another one from Ft Lauderdale Florida where I live. It's crazy!! Another great interview Mark ❤. I think she did great with her interview and if she can reach just one person in telling her story that would be great but I think that she will definitely be able to reach more than one person I really liked her a lot and I am so sorry for all she has went through and I am sending her so many prayers🙏
This isn't personal to Brianna in any way, but I refuse to let myself be charmed by anyone with BPD after the experience I had getting burned by someone who had it. It's actually harder for me to watch the BPD interviewees on this channel than the hardcore drug addicts or prostitutes. But I appreciate that Mark tries to cover it all.
I know what you're talking about. It's not like I completely disbelieve the interviewees with BPD but you never hear them talking about their own toxicity. That's part of the disorder I guess. After seeing how cold and narcissistic people with BPD can be I try avoid them at all costs.
@@noneyabizness Not the ones I've met and not most of the intervieewes w/BPD at least. You might have other experiences but it's rare that someone w/BPD talks about their abusive behavior to it's complete extent. Just compare the subreddits r/BPD and r/BPDlovedones.
It should be said that people who suffer from BPD also have high rates of perpetrating abuse in intimate relationships. I was seriously abused in an almost 10 year long relationship with a woman who had BPD. The abuse was physical, emotional, verbal, consistent and systematic, and highly manipulative. The experience inspired me to become a psychologist. I have great empathy for those who suffer from mental illness but folks with BPD are still hard for me to work with and even talk to.
As someone who is also diagnosed with BPD & PTSD I would love to give brianna a hug. Your not alone. Keep going. Your so strong and you don't even know it.
We are wishing the best for you, Brianna. I hope your strength in writing and creativity works toward your goal of improving mental health treatment for others. You've been through a lot and are brave for speaking up. God bless you.
Brianna, I am so proud of you. Thank you for having the courage to share your story with us. I look forward to seeing your achievements in the future. Sending you a huge virtual hug.
People don’t deserve to be disposable. Whether they have a disability, lgbtq, low income, or survivors of abuse. We all deserve care, accommodations and sustainability.
My heart goes out to you. You are very intelligent and articulate well. Your goal to help others struggling through the system is fantastic. You are a beautiful soul. I will pray for you. You ARE worthy and beautiful.
My heart breaks for you Brianna. I hope you can continue to heal. Keep loving and valuing yourself. You are worthy of love and happiness, but it is best to look for it within first.
Brianna just needs to be loved & to know she is loved. I love you Brianna. That awesome that you don't use drugs to cope with your problem in life. You just keep moving forward & know you are loved. You just keep being strong each & everyday. & know I am very proud of you. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Love you Brianna.
Hi. I have mental health issues myself. So I know how hard it can be. Glad shes raising awareness on mental illness. Does anyone else think this lady sounds like Wyona Rider? Xx ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you for telling your story. You are telling my story and you have strength to get on here. You have helped me tonight by telling OUR story, except a little bit different. God bless you young lady.
To anyone who feels uncomfortable/self conscious about therapy/medication. Just know you are fine just the way you are, it’s the therapy and medication that helps suppress the daily obstacles to let you be the best version of yourself that you can be!
Brianna thankyou for such wonderful honest educating shareing, you are one strong articulate, Inspireing young lady, you are doing really well, with all you have been through, keep fighting the good fight 😘 you will be a wonderful advocate for mental health, lovely🙏
Her story hits hard because this is happening across the country. We are 100% in a mental health crisis. Much of our societies struggles with violence and drug addiction are symptoms of mental health troubles. If we had more affordable housing and better healthcare and educational systems, it would dramatically improve everyone’s quality of life. Unfortunately, our country makes a financial killing off of the struggles of its people.
It's amazing that you survived your suicide attempt at 12 years old without any permanent disfigurements and I hope you can continue to work on the mental component as well and fulfill your life's purpose . You seem like a lovely person and I wish you all the best !
BPD here. Mark, thank you for asking “what are the positives about BPD”. There’s a negative stigma around BPD so questions like this helps us. 🙏🏻
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My mom had BPD. She was an increibly loving and caring person but she would lash out on those she loved. She never lashed out on me because I understood her and we were really close but I've seen (emails) and heard some of hte stuff that she's said to others and it's like looking at a completely different person.
Imagine asking "what are the positives about being a psychopath"?
BPD is post-traumatic stress syndrome following narcissistic abuse (usually from growing up in a narcissistic household or after being married to a narcissist). I don't know what the stigma might be? Why does society not care who narcissists are? A covert narcissist is a true psychopath at his core. But nobody cares. People are stupid.
To anyone who is dealing with mental health issues, I hope the very best for you. Much love.
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Thank you for your kind words from Florida hugs
@@Love407here hugs to you
get a Life
You're a coward. you're probably broke. And an absolute Loser.
That advice at the end was spot on! That’s how I deal with my BPD I distract myself I go and get busy for my own sake. I run my own business, went back to school for my second engineering degree, taking care of my family, building connections with others.
I sometimes just ignore that I’m experiencing BPD symptoms. I’m aware but they don’t consume me like before.
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Her fragility is palpable. Her horrendous childhood has made her very vulnerable and her whole being screams trauma. It sounds like her whole family has gone through generational trauma, which has been carried down to Brianna. I wish you peace, love and joy Brianna. I think you have gone through enough trauma in your life. Good luck with everything you do in life. I strongly sense how much you want to help yourself and others. Be kind to yourself too!
shes on a lot of meds or a heavy dose
Mark is getting even better at picking pertinent questions. We hear the compassion and kindness in his voice. I really appreciated this young woman’s delivery and admire her courage. Not enough is said about mental illness and all the different challenges each conditions entail. Wishing her success and healing. She’s an inspiration.
Sounds like maybe a different interviewer in this one unless Mark is catching a cold.
What a kind and compassionate comment. I have mental heath issues as well from childhood abuse. Thank you.
@@deuphoria2587You’re welcome. I hope you’re able to heal and always love yourself. All the best to you.
I went to highschool with her. You never know what someone truly deals with. I love you Brianna.
WTF you mean you went to school with her??? She never met you before in her life so stop all that cap and have a wonderful day
Oh yeah.... How could I possibly forget? You were very mean to me, you bully me all the time and since the last time we spoke was back in 2020 and you threatened that you want to be my ass and now you want to act all goody two shoes and pretend that that never happened seriously Chloe you are awful person with the awful soul I would never forgive you for the amount of hell that you put me through so don't act like you like Brianna better than that you like me cuz you and I were never friends and we could never be friends cuz I really don't like you
And you seriously owe me a big apology for what you put me through!
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@@naomiparis98loads of people do that. It’s like when they say they do this and that for a living. Chloe is full of s hit
The shy little smile at the beginning was cute.
She seems like a sweet girl. I hope she continues to build confidence and make her mark in this world. She was a tad nervous, but she still represented herself well. I really enjoy warming up to people like Brianna. It's very rewarding when help reassure them that they are OK, and they're still important despite any behavioral issues.
Wish you all the best Brianna
It’s called anxiety people with mental health disorders struggle with it
As someone who suffers from borderline personality disorder severely I so much empathize with this beautiful soul .... It is so hard to maintain simple friendships or see any kind of relationship it can seem so lonely .. out diagnosed is the same and our story is so similar... You are not alone babygirl
Bless you, Chi Chi!
❤❤❤
DBT Therapy!!!.
Live it and go get some help.
Without therapy and left untreated BPD never changes!.
This is one thing that isn't said enough about BPD, the absolutely devastating loneliness that accompanies it after you've alienated your friends who don't understand you really don't want to feel this way. Then after you've ruined so many romantic relationships you don't even want to try again because the pain just isn't worth it. This leads to the absolutely devastating loneliness.
I have BPD and I fully believe you can live a full life if treated properly. I have had an incredible relationship for the past 4 years, all because I learned how to live with and treat my BPD. Its different in every case but we are NOT lost causes!
I hope this lovely soul continues to find support and love in her community. She is so articulate and could really be such a helpful force in the space of Mental Health issues. My beautiful Niece took her own life after living with BPD for a few years. She was 21 years old. Every day was so difficult for her to navigate. I miss her so deeply. I am glad though that she is no longer struggling, it was agony to watch her in agony. XOX Love from Ireland to Brianna
@@Alpen_liber And you know this how? Such a concrete belief, with nothing to back it up.
@@Alpen_liber If you're going to state what you think are certainties, it goes without saying that you should be certain and should also be sure of your audience. This isn't the place.
@@Alpen_liber What a cruel thing to say to someone hurting. You are not God! His thoughts are higher than ours.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. ❤️
@@Alpen_liber Prayer can save souls, and even though many faiths hold the belief that suicide is a gateway to damnation, it is not supported as such in the scriptures. If you want to help this person, instead of twisting the knife, pray for the soul of the woman that's been lost. You can save her if she needs saving and look after her if she was already saved.
I felt a lot of empathy and compassion for this woman. Looking at her you would never know she has issues. I hope she wins!!!
what does somebody with issues look like then?
@mikemccaine4229 Caucasian girl dress neatly on the surface if you see her in the street walking by, would you think that girl has mental issues? That's my point, there are many people out there who have issues and you don't know. They look like your average person.
She wont bpd is for life lmao
@alal2192 She will medication for life lol
@@kurtiz5191 not necessarily but definitely therapy for a looong time
Thank you for giving Brianna a platform to express herself.
Mental health can be so crippling and so many communities lack the tools for children and adults. We need a new system to help everyone.
So so true 😢
She’s so young yet so strong. You can see that she’s working hard for her future. Beautiful girl. God bless you. Hope you heal soon and achieve everything you wish for in life.
Mental illness is exhausting to deal with, both for the person experiencing it and those around them. It's such an insidious illness and has caused so much heart ache. We as a society need to put more importance on mental health services and make them free.
My wife has bpd and she is so sad and she yells and is mad majority of the time. 😢
i love when mark told her happy birthday, and her face lit up with a smile. it was refreshing to see...I pray for more times she can be happy and smile. prayers to you brianna!
How brave and unselfish of a human soul!
Why do traumatized people want to help others so badly?
Do they want us to never experience trauma? -
It's Absolutely Incredible, how brave Brianna.
This interview hit me hard....... ;
Because of our pain we can be truly empathetic and we just want to help others get ahead quicker than we did
Takes one to know one
Why do traumatized people want to help others so badly??
Because they never want anyone to feel the pain they have gone through!! Also, helping others often helps you to heal... Common sense!
We don't want others to feel the inner emotional pain that we feel inside.
We don't want others to feel what we have
My husband has BPD and she explained it so well. I am my husband's "favorite person " and as much as I love him it does become an obsession sometimes. Thank you for sharing your story . It's so helpful for us all.
@Sarah my partner has BPD and I understand how they could feel scared if they don’t understand the illness .
I know it’s hard to share your true feelings and thinking with your partner but if you do it helps them understand .
For me it was not knowing or understanding . So I was judging and feeling resentment .
When you open up it helps a lot .
Wishing you the best
I agree,she has a lot of insight, I stopped trying to have serious relationships because romantically I didnt want to live with anyone and I never wanted kids so staying away from emotional relationships takes away major triggers what her fp did is evil
Having BPD and CPTD as well ... its is the worst I can't imagine having schizophrenia paid with schizo-effective as well. Praying for you girl.
My mom briefly took that same medication but she hated the way it made her feel. On and off all different meds all her life that just didn’t work for her. She ended up giving up all together and became a recluse. She ran away from our family to FL and lived out of her mind for 10-15 years before realizing she had end stage cancer and died at alone at home in hospice care. I did what I could for her and it was extremely hard to watch. I wish you the very best and hope you can find meds that will work. Just don’t give up like my mom did. You can absolutely be a functioning member of society, be a good mom, a good person even with mental illness. Don’t let it define you. You will not end up like your father the same way I did not end up like my mother❤
Thank you for the phenomenal work you do Mark. We need a Soft White Underbelly Chapter in every country. Thank you for starting the ball rolling!
Like the series on TH-cam called HUMAN. But Soft White Underbelly would be incredible
Smart and well spoken young lady. Hope she sticks to her studies and goes on to live a happy and healthy life.
“keep doing things with your life, don’t be unproductive” those last few sentences hit me like a rock. thank you for this 😭❤️
Brianna, thank you so much for sharing your story. Life is struggle enough without your conditions. Totally awesome that you want to serve others this way. I have no doubt you can achieve this and more. ❤
Mark, your gentle approach to some people is an amazing skill you have.
Briana, you're a beautiful young woman with an old soul. Which I'm sure is due to the fact that you were robbed of your childhood. Do not be side tracked by your anxiety. Stay your course; keep moving forward. You got this!
I hope this video helps her get support she needs. It sounds like she feels very alone so hopefully she will find out how much people here will care about her. I'm so glad she can tell us about the positives with BPD too, and shows her positivity in spite of her mental illness.
I see her doing great things for mental health for lots of people. Her strength is beyond measurable, I couldn't imagine going and feeling like that everyday......please know ur amazing and strong that's why u hear voices degrading u, they see ur bright empowering strength and want to ruin it. Much love and respect for you Brianna
(Florida resident) My ex partner was baker acted and taken to the “hospital” by police. When I called them the next morning I was told “The doctor will be in on Monday and then you can talk to them about a possible release date.” He had a learning disability and I was terrified of them sticking a pen and paper infront of him for voluntary 6 month hospitalization. I called everyday letting them know that his “72hour wait” ended on Tuesday morning and he will be released then. They tried many times to manipulate the situation with iffy wording like “we’ll see,” and “soon.” I myself have been voluntarily baker acted when I was a minor, was escorted to hospital by parent. I was given a cocktail of different medications to try, some almost caused severe symptoms like passing out/vomiting profusely. There is a huge problem with money hungry psychiatrist and “hospitals” 4:44
It’s a disaster everywhere in this country though. In CA we don’t have a “baker act”, but the Los Angeles county jail is known locally as the largest psych hospital in the state. Our jails and prisons here are packed with mentally ill and developmentally disabled people. And as for being restrained and injected with sedatives against your will, it’s exactly the same in CA. In the hospital it’s called a “Dr strong” and happens every single day.
Facts. I have heard it's especially bad in Florida. They call it the Florida shuffle and it needs to be reported on. Shuffle in and out of different rehabs. You have 2 choices shuffle or jail. Shuffle will get you a (conservatorship over your money and healthcare )and broke.
Brianna,
Your resilience is astounding 😳 You are an amazing human. I live in FL (Ormond Beach) and I wish I could treat you! I am a year away from obtaining my PhD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in forensic psychology. One of my practicum rounds was in a state hospital so I understand your concerns about the treatment of residents and where your future goals are headed. Your auditory hallucinations (hearing voices at work - Symptoms of Schizoaffective (instead of saying you have Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and bipolar b/c Schizophrenia + Bipolar = Schizoaffective, you can just say “Schizoaffective” if you want ❤️) can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The gold standard therapy for BPD is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This will help with regulating emotions, changing unproductive emotions, creating positive emotions, and so much more.
Finding a therapist (we ALL need one - I have one):
1. Check with your insurance. Get a list of people in your area. SHOULD BE SOMEONE WITH A PSYD OR A PHD. Not to an A-hole, but masters level individuals are not equipped for your level of awesomeness 💫
2. Read the bios and see if you think you can build a therapeutic rapport with this person.
3. Do they know about CBT, DBT, or other therapies that interest you?
4. Anything else you can think of. You are interviewing them. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Good luck to you ❤❤❤
How I just want to give her a hug and support. To have no one on your side with these conditions is beyond awful. I have mental health issues but nothing like this. I just can't imagine. The Florida system sounds horrendous. I wish you every success in your journey to making a difference. You will do it I'm sure. Sending you so much love from New Zealand sweetheart. You're a strong young, beautiful woman.
I have bpd and I learned more from her about it than my last therapist. I definitely have had "favorite people" without knowing it until now. She's amazing and I think she'll go far in life. ❤
Heartbreaking story she’s been through so much , such a beautiful young girl I wish her all the love and luck in the world , she’d make a perfect advocate for mental health
she seems so precious with the kindest eyes, i pray she finds all the help she needs to succeed in life and i pray for her safety ..
Love this channel. The stories are so insightful. Thanks for being such an amazing platform 💛.
Absolutely. Thank you Mark!
When she was talking about people with mental illness being failed I felt that. Especially those of us with Borderline Personality Disorder. I got diagnosed in 2019 and I live in East Tennessee, finding a therapist who is qualified or willing to work with a person who has BPD is nearly impossible. On top of that, there are no medications that are FDA approved to treat a personality disorder. I do my best to handle it but i’m 38 years old and I’ve had over 120 jobs since I graduated high school because of my paranoia, I think everyone there hates me or I have issues interacting normally with people or I get into an argument with someone. Sometimes I have bad splitting episodes and I will destroy things in my house and cut or stab my arm with knives. I have issues with binge eating and reckless spending. BPD is the most painful, isolating thing you can live with. Even someone canceling plans with me or not texting me back feels like someone died, I will literally grieve for days and I can go from adoring someone to hating their guts and everyone associated with them in a split second. I feel every emotion times 1,000. My husband is my FP and he has been a saint dealing with this. There’s a reason why so many borderlines have at least one SA, it’s because we feel so alone like no one can understand us or help.
Guess what. I have bpd, psychiatrics are handing it out like hot cakes and its having a huge negative effect on society. Maybe BPD is real, it feels real doesnt it? But look what it does to you, youre so pathetically sorry for yourself and you think a pill will save you? You want a pill to define who you are the rest your life? Either way, that's impossible. Your faith in that pill will be what defines you. Not the pill. Instead of relying on a pill, i suggest to try and heal on your own. Go against the stream and find a path that doesnt make u so miserable. Somthing brings you comfort, pleasure and joy. With all the jobs youve lost and the realtionships that have been destroyed, youve probably buried all your hapiness under such negative weight and thinking. Being bpd doesnt mean hopless and doomed to fail. people are too quick to feel sorry for themselves. It seems impossible cus facing reality is hard and straight up terrifying. But letting go of the pills, the labels, the abuse and trauma, and figuring out what your issue is and why youre hating yourself and holding grudges. Your life is comprehended through your own lense, not anyone elses. No one see's life the way you do. The brain is so complex, dont let bpd be the thing to inhibit you from growing. You, just like EVERYONE ELSE will die and we dont know where were going. We like to imagine things, but thats by faith. The reality is nobody knows, not even science, so why not just make it worth while and try to discover meaning yourself, and not through the lense of a pill that will masks your unique understanding on life?
You have BPD, own it, get to know it, why are you so afraid of it? your abuser cant give your innocence back. There's no sense in dwelling on it. But if pills havent worked for you try somthing else
A lot of therapist don’t really like diagnosing patients with BPD because the symptoms are so similar to Bipolar Disorder. I got diagnosed last year and have been taking Lamictal. I feel like its has been working at first, but now I still have symptoms, so I asked my doctor to increase my dosage soon. It has been so hard to manage a relationship with friends and family. My husband refuses to give on me and always tell me that I don’t have to apologize. I have emotionally abused him and have episodes where I even hit him. My episodes usually last between 2-7 days. Depending on the situation, my favorite person will come and go. When I’m anxious, I will buy things without thinking or make plans that I end up regretting later. Rejection and minor misunderstandings will trigger me into an explosive episode. I absolutely hate misplacing things and will go off like it is the end of the world. When my episodes are over, I feel like a bad person and that I don’t deserve to be in other people’s life’s. I am too afraid to hurt myself and think about how my children would feel if I did. I pray that one day I can be normal, whether on meds or off of them.
What is an “SA”? I’m not familiar with a lot of the abbreviations.
Is “FP” favorite person?
@@Austinofourtime SA is for $exual a$$Ault. Hope that helps, I'm trying to have my comment not get removed. And yes, FP is for favorite pertain.
@@Austinofourtime Sexual abuse
Something many people don't realize about mental illness is that it (almost?) always comes from childhood trauma. I worked in mental health and I haven't seen one case of mental illness that didn't include child abuse on some level. Our mental health system is a mess. It's heartbreaking. God bless this young woman.
My daughter has mental health struggles which are hereditary from her father's side. She's on many meds and still struggles. The mind is so very complex.
A lot, but not even close to all. I recommend reading Dr. Hare's book about psychopathy/ASPD "Without Conscience etc"
Plenty of cases in there of ASPD/psychopaths who didn't experience any significant emotional trauma, abuse, or the like.
Fascinatingly, there is a case in there of identical twin girls with a loving home life, one twin was clearly psychopathic and the other twin clearly was very non psychopathic.
It may be hard to accept, but some people just come in, for a lack of a better term, evil. This only really relates to psychopathy though.
But yes, a lot of people with NPD, BPD, and the like tend to have gone through major trauma, especially during childhood.
Although simply put, I felt that at the end when you said that you hope her challenges stay out of her way. It was both relieving & comforting @ the same time.
Side note : May is Mental Health Awareness month. 💚🎗️💚 (green ribbon)
Hey Ro! 🫵😉 💚 green ribbons in May it is then! Thanks! 😁👍
ribbons lmao
@@Pegarexucorn get out of here, troll 🧌
I have Borderline as well, I’ll definitely be watching this. Thanks for giving someone the spotlight who deserves it.
This young woman has vast amount to offer!😊
I have BPD & it is a battle at times to handle, but there is help, understanding, & hope out there. Sending love & peace.🦋
No there’s not.
@Rage Bait if you're trying to be a troll at least don't make it obvious with your name :p
Mark, thank you for posting this video. I have lived with BPD for the last 12 years of my life and I related to a lot of what she said. It is both a blessing and a curse to have. Best of luck Brianna and thank you for sharing your story. ❤
This girl has such an overwhelming presence of sadness. Beautiful thoughts your way girl ❤
Dear Brianna,
You, my dear young lady, are a highly intelligent and highly sensitive human being. I will not forget your story.
I believe every word you have said, AND I believe you when you say you will make changes!!
God bless you!! 🌺❤️🙏✌️💪😘
Brianna, I'm so sorry that the mental health system has traumatized you and I'm so proud of you for recognizing that and striving to advocate for those of us with mental illness. Just keep on keeping on - for yourself, the friend you lost and the countless others I'm sure your advocacy will help
Borderline sucks ass. Ive had to avoid romantic relationships because I do not know how to properly handle them as well after my last.
Me too. I don't even try to entertain being in a relationship. I hurt my ex so bad. But I didn't know I had BPD. Hurting him made me hurt myself... It was then I went to the doctor to find out what was wrong with me. So I have been single since 2017. I can't do it.
I have BPD and I should be avoiding relationships, too. But I haven’t gotten there yet.
@@jacobus57 that’s not true lmfao.
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Same
I have borderline and ptsd and am in a stable relationship for almost 8 years, a job, a home, and a family. I have been (and currently am) in therapy for many, many years, and I will always continue to better myself. I often don't talk about it because people often assume the worst. Meanwhile, I have good, solid friendships for 10+ years and longer. Have I made mistakes? Yes, absolutely. Did I learn from them? Yes, absolutely. I will always continue to better myself and do my best for my loved ones. Please be aware that we come in different ways and different levels.. not every person with BPD will be dishonest, manipulative, etc. We are human as well. If you have BPD, get that help if you can, learn about yourself, and find your good and bad sides. Teach yourself how to control it and deal with it. BPD is painful, it's rough, and you will take it to the grave, but you can grow old with it and have a life with it.
Great attitude!
A lot of people recover from their symptoms with DBT. Don’t say you’ll live with it forever…you won’t..
She’s a wonderful person bless her soul I hope things turn brighter for her
She is spot on about the health care field, ppl get treated awful
Sending love to all of my fellow BPD sufferers. ❤️
Thank you
She’s so beautiful. I wish her the best in life. She truly deserves to be happy
What an astounding young lady. So well spoken, in so much pain yet still carrying on. Things are going to continue to improve, I can feel it. Brianna we love you. ❤
Thank you for sharing your story, Brianna. Listening to stories like yours has helped me gain an insight into a health issue that I have often heard about, but did not understand at all. You seem to be such a strong young woman that has overcome so much in your life. I wish you nothing but the best in your future.
my girlfriend had BPD, i have schizo affective disorder. i can definately relate to her, my girlfriend was really jealous wrongly and we both had troubles with alcohol. one night with getting drunk she tried to kill and strangle me wich after we had to break up. i loved her but had to play a psychiatrist and soothe her a lot altough i had problems myself. after what shes done i stil miss her
Don't u dare go back. There's plenty of people here to date that won't hurt u
My ex had BPD and it’s extremely hard to maintain a relationship, my ex is beautiful and highly intelligent but her mood disorders and acting out is tough . I still love her and miss her but I had to walk away as painful as that was . You try and try to work it out but nothing changes . It’s not there fault as I learned later about the disorder. I wish this young lady the best . At least she’s trying ❤
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My ex husband would trigger me by triangulating me with women and he also responded to my outbursts with his fists. He also (r)aped me numerous times.
Very intelligent young lady.
There are so many people struggling in so many ways in this country and nobody is getting real help. I pray that changes for people.
Sending love to Brianna , whereever you are. And thank you Mark for your work.
Sending strength and love on the wind to you, Brianna. I also live with these two conditions, and life can be so hard. I appreciate your want to advocate for us. Choose life always. Blessed be... blessed be.
You seem so sweet and kind and I think you should be extremely proud of where you are today. It's truly not easy juggling with school, work, and mental illness, especially if you don't have a good support system. If you keep going, I truly think you will be successful!!
My ex-wife has borderline personality disorder, but has refused to acknowledge (blames others, justifies her behaviour, etc.). She had a traumatic upbringing and it definitely negatively impacted her ability to be in stable relationships. After many years of chaos and uncertainty our relationship finally imploded. I honestly tried……. In retrospect I wish I knew more about this debilitating issue back then. I don’t think it would have changed the eventual relationship outcome, but it would have made my understanding better and increased my sympathy towards her. The human mind is so fragile….😢
You’re kind to say this bc my ex husband would respond with violence and (r)apes
Breaks my heart listening to this beautiful soul 😢 Mark you are a Godsend for the work that you do. Bless you 🙏
I really relate to you're story sweetheart. I'm writing about mental health here in Australia 🇦🇺.
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Well done for coming forward 👏 and sharing you're inner soul.
Why do so many people come to this channel just to downvote? Like what are you giving a dislike to? You want these people to be silenced and go away? wtf
Great Quote: It´s like you´re being punished for needing help. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. All the best to you. Sending love from Mexico.
Such an amazing soul! Feel so sad that she passed through all that. Her story made my cry.
Brianna is smart, articulate, thoughtful, empathetic, and that is just what I see here. I hope she can connect with a therapy group who can support her. I wonder if Alanon would be helpful for her. I hope Brianna keeps seeking until she finds her own solutions. She has creative abilities that I hope she will pursue. May God bless her and guide her. Thank you, Mark, for showing how mental health issues are prevalent and we have to accept and help those who truly need compassion and not judgment. Many have been through hell and have survived and thrived. I have also been the scapegoat to different people throughout my life due to this role I was assigned in an alcoholic family. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Brianna you are such a beautiful, brave, well spoken ,kind young lady with a heart of Gold. You have been through so much 😢 And you still want to help others suffering with mental health issues and help fix the broken system in Florida. I have so much respect for you dear and I wish 🙏 you much blessings of health, love, happiness and a long & fulfilling life. I am a mother in Florida with a 23 yrs old Son just diagnosed with BPD. I am educating myself with all the info. I can find so I can help my Son cope with his symptoms and live a long fulfilling life also. Thank you so much for being so brave and sharing your story. You definitely made a difference in my life. Continue to be the voice for mental health advocates for all in Florida, Let Us know how We can help you in this journey to recovery.
if anyone deserves help it's this girl, she hasn't hurt anyone or stolen from anyone, i hope mark helps her..she's so vulnerable and sweet.
Brianna -- you are such an inspiration! Life hasn't been fair to you but you can prevail, sweet girl. Please don't give up! Sometimes people give up on you -- that's because they don't understand you. You're bright and intelligent and you can make a difference, especially helping others who experience the disorders you do. I recently lost my daughter due to her mental illness and the choices she made in life. I now advocate for the mentally ill and provide clothing to the homeless in memory of my daughter. You go girl! You got this!
Even in a severely failing system, it's spectacular that Brianna still has hope to make a difference and advocate for those like her and her late friend. Advocating for oneself is difficult even without mental health hurdles. I truly wish her the best on her continued work and journey.
This woman's resilience and strength and humanity and self awareness of all she has been through and all of it's effects on her is incredible. She will make a very understanding and supportive person if she ends up in a helping profession one da y. I wish her all the very best for now and the future ❤🙏
I just want to wrap my arms around this young lady and hug her til the pain is gone❤
It’s so disappointing how the stigma still exists even with mental health professionals…
Yes, they have a textbook and clinical understanding but they will never truly understand what it’s like without having experienced it themselves.
The best psychologist I ever had was someone with lived experience of mental illness. I wish there were more like her.
Brianna seems so intelligent and calm. This one really touched me for some reason.
I’ve had my diagnosis for over 20 years and never- not once have I been able to articulate it the way Brianna does in this interview.
I have no doubt she’s a great writer ❤
A beautiful lady who will help society to no end
I wish people with BPD were more regularly diagnosed. I’m pretty sure my EX GF has BPD. Her temper and childlike manner was like no other. Also love bombing, devaluing and discarding.
Wow another one from Ft Lauderdale Florida where I live. It's crazy!! Another great interview Mark ❤. I think she did great with her interview and if she can reach just one person in telling her story that would be great but I think that she will definitely be able to reach more than one person I really liked her a lot and I am so sorry for all she has went through and I am sending her so many prayers🙏
This isn't personal to Brianna in any way, but I refuse to let myself be charmed by anyone with BPD after the experience I had getting burned by someone who had it. It's actually harder for me to watch the BPD interviewees on this channel than the hardcore drug addicts or prostitutes. But I appreciate that Mark tries to cover it all.
I know what you're talking about. It's not like I completely disbelieve the interviewees with BPD but you never hear them talking about their own toxicity. That's part of the disorder I guess. After seeing how cold and narcissistic people with BPD can be I try avoid them at all costs.
@@Erik_1538 most of us actually do talk about own toxicity, this one interview doesn’t speak for all of us.
@@noneyabizness Not the ones I've met and not most of the intervieewes w/BPD at least. You might have other experiences but it's rare that someone w/BPD talks about their abusive behavior to it's complete extent. Just compare the subreddits r/BPD and r/BPDlovedones.
It should be said that people who suffer from BPD also have high rates of perpetrating abuse in intimate relationships. I was seriously abused in an almost 10 year long relationship with a woman who had BPD. The abuse was physical, emotional, verbal, consistent and systematic, and highly manipulative. The experience inspired me to become a psychologist. I have great empathy for those who suffer from mental illness but folks with BPD are still hard for me to work with and even talk to.
As someone who is also diagnosed with BPD & PTSD I would love to give brianna a hug. Your not alone. Keep going. Your so strong and you don't even know it.
We are wishing the best for you, Brianna. I hope your strength in writing and creativity works toward your goal of improving mental health treatment for others. You've been through a lot and are brave for speaking up. God bless you.
Brianna, I am so proud of you. Thank you for having the courage to share your story with us. I look forward to seeing your achievements in the future. Sending you a huge virtual hug.
People don’t deserve to be disposable. Whether they have a disability, lgbtq, low income, or survivors of abuse. We all deserve care, accommodations and sustainability.
Thanks for sharing what you've been through Brianna. It makes a difference, it means a lot. You're really brave
Bpd is the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced
Same here 🥺❤️
My heart goes out to you. You are very intelligent and articulate well. Your goal to help others struggling through the system is fantastic. You are a beautiful soul. I will pray for you. You ARE worthy and beautiful.
Blessings to you Brianna. I wish you peace and safety on this journey.
My heart breaks for you Brianna. I hope you can continue to heal. Keep loving and valuing yourself. You are worthy of love and happiness, but it is best to look for it within first.
She's so well spoken, one of my favorites ❤
Such a beautiful young lady, Prayers and best wishes for healing and as a person who also struggles with these issues I can feel her pain.
Brianna just needs to be loved & to know she is loved.
I love you Brianna.
That awesome that you don't use drugs to cope with your problem in life.
You just keep moving forward & know you are loved.
You just keep being strong each & everyday.
& know I am very proud of you.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Love you Brianna.
Fla is one of those places of many that tell you , there is no such thing as mental illness and walk it off.. prayers that this young lady makes it
I hope she writes a book about her experiences. God bless and protect her.
Hi. I have mental health issues myself. So I know how hard it can be. Glad shes raising awareness on mental illness. Does anyone else think this lady sounds like Wyona Rider? Xx ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you for telling your story. You are telling my story and you have strength to get on here. You have helped me tonight by telling OUR story, except a little bit different. God bless you young lady.
To anyone who feels uncomfortable/self conscious about therapy/medication. Just know you are fine just the way you are, it’s the therapy and medication that helps suppress the daily obstacles to let you be the best version of yourself that you can be!
Truly so sad. Thank you so much for being you and being so brave & for helping us to understand these very complicated things better.
What a wonderful girl. I hope her dreams come true.
Brianna thankyou for such wonderful honest educating shareing, you are one strong articulate, Inspireing young lady, you are doing really well, with all you have been through, keep fighting the good fight 😘 you will be a wonderful advocate for mental health, lovely🙏
Her story hits hard because this is happening across the country. We are 100% in a mental health crisis. Much of our societies struggles with violence and drug addiction are symptoms of mental health troubles. If we had more affordable housing and better healthcare and educational systems, it would dramatically improve everyone’s quality of life. Unfortunately, our country makes a financial killing off of the struggles of its people.
It's amazing that you survived your suicide attempt at 12 years old without any permanent disfigurements and I hope you can continue to work on the mental component as well and fulfill your life's purpose . You seem like a lovely person and I wish you all the best !