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My Demise and Rise
After being correctly diagnosed, learning about it and seeing an amazing therapist once a week, I am proud to say that I have been self-harm free for about two years and am slowly recovering.
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An Important Conversation with My Mom
"Don't be afraid to tell others how you are really feeling the next time someone asks, 'How are you?' It makes all the difference in the world if you have someone who you know genuinely cares. Try to be that person for someone else and see what a difference it will make in your life." -
Living with Mental Health Conditions
I live with severe depression and anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and borderline personality disorder. Out of all of them, BPD affects my life the most.
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Stand Tall
Forced to leave my family and friends, the hospital became my home. Over the next year, I faced the biggest challenge of my life. At my lowest ebb, I had to find the courage to beat my anorexia.
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BPD Diagnosis and Confusion
I read that BPD was a mess to treat, that most professionals didn’t want to have to see people with BPD and that people with BPD were usually seen as treatment-resistant, difficult, overtly hostile and manipulative. Was that really me?
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The Stigma Associated with Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the field’s most misunderstood, misdiagnosed and stigmatized conditions. Studies show that even some mental health professionals have stigmatizing views about BPD. Learn more here. -
My Lifelong Battle: From Victim to Victor
My story started at nine years old. Plagued with OCD and crippling anxiety…
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Supporting Yourself is a Must While Supporting Your Loved One
A person with BPD may behave in a way that’s hard to understand. When symptoms flare, you may feel as though your relationship is falling apart. You may even feel personally attacked and extremely confused. If you’re feeling lost, here are a few suggestions on how you can help yourself. -
Supporting Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
For those helping a loved one manage BPD: Yes, their symptoms will most likely affect you and your relationship won’t always be easy. However, your stable, reassuring presence in the life of someone experiencing BPD can help them get better. -
Distress Tolerance Techniques to Prevent Self-Harm
One of Borderline Personality Disorder’s most troubling symptoms is self-harm. By working with a therapist, the author of this blog learned how to use distress tolerance techniques when she feels triggered to self-harm. Learn her techniques here.