When you feel the symptoms of your borderline personality disorder flaring up inside of you, it can feel like the end of the world. With all those horrid thoughts and feelings whirling around in your mind, it can be next to impossible to function. Having a…
Whether you have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), know someone with it, or are just studying BPD for your own education, you may have come across the term “FP” in your travels and aren’t sure what it means. FP simply stands for Favorite Person. For someone with BPD, a…
Hobbies can play a huge role in reducing your symptoms of borderline personality disorder and aiding you on the road to recovery. They can provide a vital distraction at times when you might otherwise fall into bad habits while also bolstering your mental health…
Schema therapy (ST) is one of the most popular and successful forms of treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It’s a form of psychotherapy that aims to identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier ways of thinking.It’s a form of…
Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a huge struggle. Our emotions can pull us every which way and leave us drained and confused with everything around us. Sometimes, we’re not always the best at communicating exactly how we feel, so for those…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that significantly affects a person’s ability to manage their emotions, thoughts, and self-image. This can often lead to unstable relationships, difficulties in employment, and a lack of long-term planning. Those affected by Borderline Personality…
One of the most common terms associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is “splitting.” Splitting is a term used to describe the inability to hold conflicting thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. To put it simply, someone with BPD who is “splitting” is seeing things in a very “black and white” manner. For…
Many of us know the common signs and symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). But did you know that a lesser reported but still common issue for people with BPD is hating your own name? It’s true. A quick scan of BPD communities…
Breaking up with someone is never easy, no matter the situation. Whether it’s painfully obvious to both parties that a relationship has reached its conclusion or one party believes it’s time to move on, there is still a maelstrom of emotions and practical issues to consider…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (aka psychotherapy) designed for people who experience a very intense range of emotions. It was created by Dr Marsha Linehan when she was treating people she would later recognize to have Borderline Personality Disorder…
