Jake AsherThere are a few different kinds of people who visit us at BPD-Aware.com. The first are people who have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and are looking for tips on how to manage their symptoms and work towards recovery. The second are people…
Jake AsherSystems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) was developed in the late 1990s by Dr. Nancee Blum, an expert in the field of psychiatry. The STEPPS program has been shown to be helpful for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)…
Jake AsherMany people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) struggle with low self-esteem. The symptoms of BPD often cause tumultuous relationships, difficulties staying in education or employment, and a general lack of direction in life, all of which harm self-esteem. However, there is a…
Jake AsherDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) consists of four cores: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Each of these cores provides a way to better cope with the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how severely those symptoms affect you. Today…
Jake AsherThere is a common belief that Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) improves with age. Could it be true that time heals all wounds, even mental ones? Or is this just another myth surrounding BPD? In this article, we’ll look at why BPD might…
Jake AsherBPD Awareness Month takes place each May and provides an opportunity for those with BPD, as well as their loved ones, to shed light on a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s hoped that BPD Awareness…
Jake AsherMemories are fundamental to the way we live as they influence so many aspects of our lives. Our memories inform our identity, guide our behavior, help us retain skills and knowledge, impact our emotional well-being, and more. False or forgotten memories can…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental condition that affects millions of people around the world. Its symptoms include emotional instability, fear of abandonment, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships, among others. It’s these three symptoms that we will be mainly focusing…
Jake AsherSupporting a partner who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is challenging, without a doubt. There will be dizzying highs and terrifying lows. There will be moments where you doubt the relationship will make it and other times where you feel like your…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can leave sufferers feeling emotionally overwhelmed, on edge, and exhausted. When you feel this way, it only makes the symptoms of BPD worse. On top of this, many people with BPD struggle to maintain a healthy sleep pattern.…
