Yeah, I totally agree - text book Capn SaveaHo.
However, I will disagree to a point on contacting the therapist. In this case, suicide was involved. I refused to be manipulated by the ex to not contact someone. I could not be the only one to know about the attempt. At the time it was quite real - definite ideation and planning (hanging). However, right idea, bad execution. I recommend that if you know someone who this far along in suicide, call 911. Don't screw around. In my case, I "rescued" - went to her house and kept her from taking any more pills. I should have dialed 911.
Contacting the therapist....debatable. I've spoken with other therapists and people and therapists do welcome information. The therapists cannot divulge any information regarding the patient and will more than likely confront the patient with the information and source. This can be a good way of insuring that the relationship with the BPD is terminated - you will be painted so black they will never contact you again.
Yep....Im working on detaching and my own issues. The relationship was quite damaging.
Let my experience serve as a warning to your future.
However, I will disagree to a point on contacting the therapist. In this case, suicide was involved. I refused to be manipulated by the ex to not contact someone. I could not be the only one to know about the attempt. At the time it was quite real - definite ideation and planning (hanging). However, right idea, bad execution. I recommend that if you know someone who this far along in suicide, call 911. Don't screw around. In my case, I "rescued" - went to her house and kept her from taking any more pills. I should have dialed 911.
Contacting the therapist....debatable. I've spoken with other therapists and people and therapists do welcome information. The therapists cannot divulge any information regarding the patient and will more than likely confront the patient with the information and source. This can be a good way of insuring that the relationship with the BPD is terminated - you will be painted so black they will never contact you again.
Yep....Im working on detaching and my own issues. The relationship was quite damaging.
Let my experience serve as a warning to your future.