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Healing from Heartbreak with BPD
"I understand that I feel things so much deeper than those who don’t live with BPD and that I should not act on each emotion." -
Clinging to Hope During My Son’s Battle with Addiction
"I have found in my years as a mother, blind faith is better than no faith." -
What I Want You to Know as Someone with BPD
"As someone living with BPD, and as a mental health professional, I can personally tell you how difficult it is to live with this disorder." -
Early Intervention for Borderline Personality Disorder
Those with BPD need early intervention and treatment to be a priority. -
An Open Letter in Response to the President’s Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities
Today, NAMI, in partnership with CIT International and other national organizations working in mental health and policing, released an open letter responding to President Trump’s June 16th executive order, “Safe Policing for Safe Communities.” -
Quarantining with Borderline Personality Disorder
"Being quarantined has been challenging because I haven't gotten that hug that seems to make things better, or even seen my favorite person in person for weeks." -
To Those Who Don’t Understand My Favorite-Person Relationship
For those with borderline personality disorder, it is common to develop a favorite-person (FP) relationship, where they are more attached to that one person than anyone else. Here are Alicen's tips for managing her FP relationship in a healthy way. -
I Can’t Cure My Mental Illness, But I Can Make Progress
"I have to stop looking for an overall cure or even a way to permanently manage my illness away. I'm going to have to learn to focus on doing the best I can." -
Borderline Personality Disorder Myths and Facts
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. And the following myths make it hard for people with BPD to get the treatment and support they need.