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…
Jake AsherWhen you’re in any kind of relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), there are often many highs and lows to traverse. Even the kindest, most empathetic person can suffer through enough of the lows that they feel like enough…
Jake AsherLiving with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) isn’t easy at the best of times. Even when things seem to be going well, something can come along and trigger a massive BPD episode. Sometimes it can be a major event that would seriously affect…
Jake AsherHoovering is a manipulation tactic that uses several techniques to suck people back into a toxic relationship. This is relevant to people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) because they can be susceptible to hoovering from people with narcissistic tendencies. It’s also a…
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 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…
