Warning: The following contains mentions of self-harm behaviors that may be triggering to some audiences. What exactly happens inside our brain when we get triggered? Understanding the biological processes of my body and brain was a profound gift for me in my healing...
Warning: The following content contains mentions of self-harm behaviors that may be triggering to some audiences. The phrase ‘self-harm’ evokes a wide spectrum of thoughts, feelings, and emotions. It conjures up a depth beyond words for many who resonate with silent...
Warning: The following contains mentions of unwanted physical contact that may be triggering to some audiences. Boundaries are the key to maintaining relationships. Though they are characterized by the way they limit intimacy, boundaries can actually bring people...
All close relationships have some degree of conflict. This is why some parenting experts say that the most important skill a parent can hone is relationship repair. As a person with BPD, I’m inspired to spiral into rage or dejection when an interaction with a loved...
Your relationship with yourself is the most important of your life. This is because you are the only person that you can count on to be with you through all the ups and downs and until the end. As a person with BPD, I have often struggled with boundaries,...
Romantic relationships are already hard. Add BPD to the mix, and it can feel impossible to cultivate a healthy, intimate relationship. As a person with BPD, I have struggled with a certain famous symptom: intense and unstable relationships. This is extremely painful,...
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