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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 321271" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Wow, I'm glad this stirred up some discussion, but sorry it became too overwhelming for Heather <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> It's okay. We're all just trying to understand and share here.</p><p> </p><p>sister in law does have pretty much all the hallmarks of borderline, except the suicidiality, as far as I can see. And my difficult child-dad seems identical in the symptom checklist (he has no friends either). I totally understand the part about emotions being worn on the outside -- that's a perfect description of these two people. husband was like this at home when he was depressed, and I suspect he just did a good job of masking it at work.</p><p> </p><p>Interesting, but when my anxiety was at it's peak and husband and I were having serious issues between us, I found myself compulsively shopping and acquiring things. I DID feel very alone. After about a year or so of therapy and a medication adjustment, I really am much, much better about this kind of thing. There are times when going out to the mall is stress relieving for me, but I am able to "window shop" and still feel better when I get home. Sometimes it's just needing to get away from my stressors (like difficult child's and chaos here in general). But I digress.</p><p> </p><p>I agree with the comment that the label doesn't really matter. It just helps me in understanding what might be going on. I can't do anything about any of it, and at this point, I've detached so much from the whole in-law family and my difficult child-dad that it's only concerning in as much as I want to understand the genetics my kids have inherited so that when the time comes, I'll know how to explain it.</p><p> </p><p>I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and information on all this <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> That's what I love about this group!</p><p> </p><p>Gotta run a kid to school now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 321271, member: 3444"] Wow, I'm glad this stirred up some discussion, but sorry it became too overwhelming for Heather :( It's okay. We're all just trying to understand and share here. sister in law does have pretty much all the hallmarks of borderline, except the suicidiality, as far as I can see. And my difficult child-dad seems identical in the symptom checklist (he has no friends either). I totally understand the part about emotions being worn on the outside -- that's a perfect description of these two people. husband was like this at home when he was depressed, and I suspect he just did a good job of masking it at work. Interesting, but when my anxiety was at it's peak and husband and I were having serious issues between us, I found myself compulsively shopping and acquiring things. I DID feel very alone. After about a year or so of therapy and a medication adjustment, I really am much, much better about this kind of thing. There are times when going out to the mall is stress relieving for me, but I am able to "window shop" and still feel better when I get home. Sometimes it's just needing to get away from my stressors (like difficult child's and chaos here in general). But I digress. I agree with the comment that the label doesn't really matter. It just helps me in understanding what might be going on. I can't do anything about any of it, and at this point, I've detached so much from the whole in-law family and my difficult child-dad that it's only concerning in as much as I want to understand the genetics my kids have inherited so that when the time comes, I'll know how to explain it. I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and information on all this :) That's what I love about this group! Gotta run a kid to school now :) [/QUOTE]
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