How to Find a Therapist When You Have Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition characterized by difficulties in managing emotions, maintaining stable relationships, and a fluctuating self-image. While BPD can be incredibly difficult to live with, it can be managed and treated. Seeking therapy is a brave…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Borderline Personality Disorder

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is based on the premise that our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors, and by identifying and changing negative thought patterns, individuals…

Why is My BPD Worse When I’m in a Relationship?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by patterns of instability in interpersonal relationships, amongst other symptoms such as rapid shifts in mood and unstable self-image. Many people with BPD note that their symptoms become worse when they’re in a romantic…

Great Gifts For People With BPD

Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or “just because”, giving someone a gift is a great way to show that you appreciate them and value your relationship with them. However, it can be challenging to determine the appropriate gifts to buy. Selecting a present for someone with Borderline Personality…

The Hidden Strengths of People With BPD

While living with BPD presents a unique set of challenges, it’s essential to recognize that people with this disorder can possess hidden strengths and capabilities that can contribute to personal growth, especially once the decision has been made to undergo treatment. In this article, we…

How to Keep a BPD Journal That Will Help Your Recovery

Keeping a journal that you write in daily is a valuable tool that can help you manage your Borderline Personality Disorder in a manner that is more clinical while allowing you to express yourself all at the same time. Writing down your thoughts and…

What Medications Are Used to Treat Borderline Personality Disorder?

If you’ve been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – or know someone who has – you might be wondering what medications are used to treat BPD. There are currently no medications designed specifically for the treatment of BPD that have been approved by the FDA. However,…

Tips to Help You When Your BPD is Flaring Up

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…

What Does FP Mean In BPD Culture?

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…

Healthy Hobbies For People With BPD

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…

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