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Surviving to Thriving: Coping with Dissociative Identity Disorder
It was like taking care of a large family inside myself. -
Unpacking Narcissism and Stigma
When we simply examine symptoms of narcissism on their own, we lose sight of systems that create such personalities. -
DID Stories Are Riddled with Stigma: I Want to Tell a More Accurate One
Why are we so afraid of people who have survived trauma? -
Derealization: The Symptom That Makes the World Feel Unreal
Suddenly, the outside world would feel “off” and unfamiliar. -
Weaving the Threads of Healing Through Writing
Through writing, I wove a beautiful tapestry from what used to be a jumble of knotted, unkempt threads. -
The Benefit of Support Groups When You Love Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
Hearing one another’s stories, weighing different approaches and being reminded of self-care is both heartening and beneficial. -
How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand
I’ve learned that what matters most is speaking my truth to the best of my ability. -
Buddhist-Derived Psychotherapies for Borderline Personality Disorder
The practice of meditation has the potential to play an important role in treating BPD. -
The Truth About Dissociative Identity Disorder
The only way those of us with DID can eliminate stigma is by making our lived experience real to other people. -
Why We Need Better Representation of Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD is not an easy condition to live with. TV shows and films that portray us as volatile, manipulative and “crazy” only compound our struggles.