Jake AsherWhile the holidays are typically seen as a time for joy and happiness, they can be a difficult period for many people. This is especially true for people with mental health problems like borderline personality disorder (BPD). As a reminder, the nine…
Jake AsherMost of us know at least one toxic person. That person who constantly undermines you, makes you feel worse about yourself and leaves you feeling emotionally exhausted. It can be a family member, a so-called friend, a work colleague, a neighbor, or…
Jake AsherBPD 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…
Jake AsherBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental condition that affects millions of people around the world. Its symptoms include emotional instability, fear of abandonment, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships, among others. It’s these three symptoms that we will be mainly focusing…
Jake AsherSupporting a partner who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is challenging, without a doubt. There will be dizzying highs and terrifying lows. There will be moments where you doubt the relationship will make it and other times where you feel like your…
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 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 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…
