Opinion: People who suffer from BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) should have access to euthanasia

[Deadly_Intention]

I'm so hurt and broken by it and I really don't want to keep hurting others so I'd rather just take my self out of the equation. It'll be better for everyone if I wasn't alive

This is how I feel too... I am sure a lot us suffering feel this way... the intensity of the pain we feel cos we cause the pain of others is so dire.. and people just don't understand that we are hurting too. All they see is the pain caused towards them, which is understandable but this is what makes us become "monsters". I'm here for you if you need to vent

 

[InezSerrano]

I'd be curious as to where you saw that. Personality disorders begin with a genetic component that becomes maladaptively active in a suitable (unsuitable) environment. Usually trauma very early on is involved. Obviously it's way more complicated than that.

And yes, there are structural differences in a BPD brain, from excessive amygdala function, issues with the hippocampus, etc. These have been measured through MRI, bla bla bla.

Yes, it's not a claim I have researched very much, its very possible I'm wrong on this. I also have poor memory so maybe I'm mixing things up. I don't like to read about BPD online because some people are very toxic/horrible about it.

 

[PDAnnie2610]

I have BPD. I have been open about my struggles and how BPD manifest and affect my daily life. It was stimulated due to horrific child abuse. bullying, continued trauma well into my adulthood. I am left with one mindset: suicide. That all my problems can be dealt with effectively by suicide. This seems to be an irrational thought. And it is. But it feels right to me. Some days the trauma and memories of what was robbed of me leave so traumatized that I actively research how to die. I genuinely feel that I will not be able to live a normal life in spite of my trauma and the pain is paramount. Though I am in therapy, I wish that the option of euthanasia was legal where I live. I fear one day acting impulsively and I may not be able to stop myself in the moment. I had a big scare 3 days ago and I feel I am slowly inching closer to dying

I also want to note that I do believe that one should give recovery a chance. Be it therapy, medication, DBT, CBT, etc. However, that should also be comorbid with euthenasia

I agree it should be offered as a last resort option. It is cruel to force us to live and face the isolation and stigma.

This is how I feel too... I am sure a lot us suffering feel this way... the intensity of the pain we feel cos we cause the pain of others is so dire.. and people just don't understand that we are hurting too. All they see is the pain caused towards them, which is understandable but this is what makes us become "monsters". I'm here for you if you need to vent

"Monster" is the correct word and has been one I've used to describe my state of... existence. Yes. The suffering is immense, the stigma strong and the isolation is overbearing.

That's what's required in Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg. A team of psychiatrists will approve your request for euthanasia only after you've tried all the forms of therapy available in those countries

What if one has tried and went through but was then later denied treatment on the basis of it just being BPD and that it's my 'fault'. Should I then be allowed to leave peacefully?

 

[Deadly_Intention]

I agree it should be offered as a last resort option. It is cruel to force us to live and face the isolation and stigma.

"Monster" is the correct word and has been one I've used to describe my state of... existence. Yes. The suffering is immense, the stigma strong and the isolation is overbearing.

What if one has tried and went through but was then later denied treatment on the basis of it just being BPD and that it's my 'fault'. Should I then be allowed to leave peacefully?

We can be monsters together whether that is the right way to think/talk or not... being alone in that feeling is worse than anything

 

[PDAnnie2610]

We can be monsters together whether that is the right way to think/talk or not... being alone in that feeling is worse than anything

Yes. Because neurotypicals don't understand why we get upset, and it became easier to just hide and retreat.

 

[alexit]

Everyone should have access to methods. I roll my eyes whenever people mention freedom and free societies when suicide and drugs are illegal.

 

[lili]

I can connect to so many of the things said in this post. I have bipolar and borderline personality disorder. I've tried so many medications, but they don't work on me unfortunately. Had so many psychologists. It's really a burden.
It causes me greater agony to know how much I hurt everyone around me. I try to stop it but whenever I try to stop it, it somehow becomes worse. I'm the main cause of all my problems, except for my childhood and teenage trauma.

I've now created such a huge mess in my life. Ive tried to warn those who are growing close to me of my conditions, but they have no idea and keep getting closer to me.

It really does feel like I just exist to inflict pain onto others, and ruin peoples lives. I hate to keep causing so much suffering onto others. I do feel like a monster too and that I have a death sentence. I really don't understand why I'm still alive.

 

[RetroChaos]

As horrible as it sounds, I am taking some solace and comfort in knowing I'm not alone in suffering and feeling this way.

The biggest thing we all suffer with is feeling isolated, empty, alone, and without personality. Yet this tiny little microcosm of the internet I've never felt so shared and connected with everything I've felt (or lack of thereof) emotionally.

It's just nice to feel validated and having that "Yes, that's exactly how I feel!" moments.

I know all our stories aren't the same, but we all share similar sad beats which are comforting in the saddest way.

 

[Emu]

I feel you all on this, I'm sorry to hear you are all going through your own pain.
This Bpd has lead me on a path of my own destruction. Soul pain it's the most horrific pain, I find it intolerable it's just constant eating at me, it's like I'm at the point of where I can't replace what I'm losing of myself anymore, while what's left is just gushing out of me.. it's just literally like the bottom of my world has fallen out and I can't plug the hole and it's intense emotional soul pain.