Two self-help groups on the topic of "borderline personality disorder" are founded in Kleve. One group is for people aged 18-35 and the other for people aged 35 and over. We are looking for those affected who are interested in an appreciative and supportive self-help group and would like to exchange ideas on a regular basis. The first meeting will take place on May 22nd and on May 25th, 2023. Interested parties can obtain further information after registering via the self-help office for the district of Kleve on 02821 78 00 12 or selbsthilfe-kleve@paritaet-nrw.org.org.

Borderline personality disorder is an often misunderstood mental illness that is accompanied by unstable relationships, impulsive behavior, and severe mood swings. The founding of this self-help group is an important step in supporting people who are confronted with this challenge and is aimed at people who are already being accompanied by professional staff. The exchange of experiences should contribute to reflecting on behavioral patterns together and changing them positively. The focus should be on the handling and application of skills (skills / abilities). Through mutual support, coping strategies for everyday life can be shared with each other.

"It should be a protected framework in which you can meet as equals in order to learn from each other, get new suggestions, give and receive help, and thus be a strengthening and encouraging group," says one of the two initiators.