• September 18, 2024
  • 8 minutes Read
The Surprising Fact About BPD and Pain Tolerance

There are many interesting and surprising things about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). From how there are 256 potential combinations of BPD symptoms to how omega-3 helps reduce BPD symptoms, there are always new findings and interesting little statistics about BPD that come…

  • September 13, 2024
  • 9 minutes Read
Celebrities Who Have BPD

It’s become increasingly common for celebrities to be willing to discuss their mental health issues during interviews. These mental health issues can come in many forms; depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all challenges that many celebrities deal with in their daily…

  • September 9, 2024
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Dissociation and Borderline Personality Disorder

Dissociation in times of stress is one of the nine symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, unlike the more obvious symptoms like rapid mood swings or unstable relationships, not everyone is as familiar with dissociation and the ways it can manifest.…

  • August 29, 2024
  • 7 minutes Read
How Do You Get A BPD Diagnosis?

There 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…

  • August 23, 2024
  • 6 minutes Read
STEPPS for Borderline Personality Disorder

Systems 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)…

  • August 20, 2024
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DBT Skills: Build Mastery

Many 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…

  • August 16, 2024
  • 6 minutes Read
DBT Skills: Non-Judgmental Stance

Dialectical 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…

  • August 13, 2024
  • 8 minutes Read
Does BPD Improve With Age?

There 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…

  • August 9, 2024
  • 4 minutes Read
When is BPD Awareness Month?

BPD 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…

  • August 7, 2024
  • 9 minutes Read
How Does BPD Affect Memory?

Memories 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…