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That's nothing! My ex was 6'3" and ~140. When he got the stomach flu once I thought he was going to disappear!

Not Valanio but have personal experience with BPD. Even if the patient does nothing, symptoms usually get better as they get older. There is a lot of new research going on about BPD, some want to reclassify it as a type of Complex PTSD. The internet will tell you BPD is a disorder that you do not recover from--it's simply not true. It is difficult and requires a lot of work, but as someone who used to qualify for it and no longer does, it is possible.

Does your family farm have animals, or solely crops? If so, can you tell me why cows are so not friendly? They really don't care to be pet, and often stare me down like they're going to trample me in the pasture.

Hi Dan,

Thank you for your website. I'm battling severe social anxiety and it gives me hope to know that I can always improve my skills over time so I don't have to be so alone. My question is, do you have any tips for feeling less shy/intimidated by strangers or people in authority? I get extremely nervous and I can't even look them in the eye--for example, hiking for me is awkward, because when I pass people they say hello, and I get so painfully awkward.

He's responding at his own pace. Considering he picks each word and letter with a twitch from his eye I'd say that it's reasonable to expect some time before he formulates responses.