Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has received an increasing amount of research in recent years and some of the most important studies in the field have looked at the physical and neurochemical differences in the brains of people with BPD compared to the…
Jake AsherDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It’s for people who have a hard time managing their emotions, especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). DBT mixes ways of changing behavior and thinking with mindfulness…
Jake AsherOne of the most common symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is impulsivity. People with BPD tend to (but not always) struggle with impulse control. This can lead to making risky decisions and other dangerous tendencies. Impulsiveness manifests in various ways in people with BPD.…
Jake AsherStories of Hope and Recovery From People With BPD We recently published an article about people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) hitting rock bottom. While it’s important to highlight the significant struggles of living with BPD, it’s just as important to show…
Jake AsherIf you have a loved one in your life who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), one of the best ways to better understand them and how BPD affects their life is simply to ask them questions. Through this kind of clear and…
Jake AsherTherapy is a vital tool for people managing the challenge of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but what happens when you start to doubt whether your therapist is helping you effectively? Recognizing signs that your therapist might be wrong is crucial…
Jake AsherLiving with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be full of dizzying highs and terrifying lows each day. Within these lows lies a harrowing terrain known as rock bottom – an abyss where all hope feels lost and the light at the end…
Jake AsherLiving alone is often considered to be a milestone of independence and adulthood. While this may be the case for some people, when you have mental health issues like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), things become more complicated. BPD is a complex mental…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex issue that can cause big swings in mood, a shaky sense of self, fear of abandonment, dissociation, troubled relationships, and many more problems. One such problem, one which isn’t discussed much, is the link between…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is incredibly difficult to live with. The constant emotional instability, the fear of abandonment, the splitting, and all the other symptoms can make life feel like hell. It can be tough living with someone who has BPD too.…
