Jake AsherDue to the nature of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), many people with BPD struggle with employment. The distorted self-identity, mood swings, splits, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction make it massively difficult to hold down any job, let alone plan out a career. A…
Jake AsherWhile it’s not a core feature of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), it’s incredibly common for people with BPD to suffer from fatigue. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear from friends I have with BPD. As someone who has recovered…
Jake AsherThere are nine core symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and each of these can manifest itself in a variety of ways. While everyone’s experience of BPD is unique and none of the symptoms are pleasant to cope with, certain symptoms can…
Jake AsherSplitting is a common symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). When someone with BPD splits they are seeing things in a very binary, black-or-white way. They may believe someone in their life is a perfect angel one moment and then the worst…
Jake AsherWise Mind is one of the most crucial concepts in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is designed to help people achieve a balanced state of mind. For people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), who tend to think in a black-and-white manner, Wise…
Jake AsherThere can be a lot of new and confusing terms when you first begin to learn about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). If you’re scrolling /BPD on Reddit or browsing through tumblr, it can be full of terms like pwBPD and FP –…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by nine core symptoms: fear of abandonment, unstable interpersonal relationships, impulsivity, mood swings, a distorted self-image, intense anger, chronic feelings of emptiness, re-occurring thoughts of self-harm or suicide, and bouts of paranoia…
Jake AsherFor those who’ve been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), or suspect they have it, it’s natural to want to find out more about the condition. Likewise, those who have people in their lives with BPD will also want to educate themselves…
Jake AsherWhen you’re living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), your mind can play tricks on you and make you forget a great number of important things. These are things that can help guide you back onto the right path if you’ve lost your…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a challenging condition to live with. Left untreated, BPD can cause severe problems such as the inability to hold down a job, unstable relationships, a lack of self-esteem and self-identity, and poor executive functions. All these issues…
