Dyermakeher

I know, there are lots.

Mine is when Tobias dresses as Mrs Featherbottom and jumps from the stair railing. That will never stop being funny.

I'm scared of a certain type of tropical plant. Just seeing it makes my skin crawl. My friend gets nauseated when she sees wet hair.

Are you terrified or just plain disgusted by something most people wouldn't bat an eyelid at?

If not, do you know someone who is and what is their strange fear?

I am a 20 year-old female with mental illness. I was diagnosed with Depression and Anger Management issues at age 12, then suffered Anorexia Nervosa and was diagnosed with BPD alongside that. I have since recovered from my eating disorder and have been taking SSRIs since then for my depression.

In terms of the DSM IV-TR diagnosis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_personalit... I have experienced each of the crierion at one time or another but since reaching adulthood the frequency and intensity of each of these traits have decreased quite a bit and now I am able to lead a productive and content life.

My question to you is this:

Since the causes this particular disorder vary greatly and are mostly unknown, it is said they are usually found throughout childhood and adolescence while your coping mechanisms are still developing. I was abused as a child and believe that most of my issues stem from that. I still feel a huge amount of rage about it and feel as though this is what is stopping me from moving on.

Will I rely upon these coping mechanisms in times of stress for the rest of my life since I have relied upon them for so long already?

Do I have to come to terms with my abuse in order to 'grow out' of this disorder (if that is even possible) and how do I do that?