There are many ways to be supportive to those that we care about that have BPD. One way is to be compassionate and think about how our words and comments are perceived by them. Keep in mind that small events can seem overwhelming to those with BPD. It’s the same for our comments. Some common phrases that everyone says to one another can be deeply hurtful to someone with BPD. …
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DBT Is Not Just For Borderlines
Even if you are not diagnosed with BPD or you only have one or two of the symptoms, DBT may be for you. This article by Lianna Tsangarides, LCSW, over at Mindful Healing explains how.
How Yoga Can Help With BPD Symptoms
All around, yoga is nourishing to the body, mind and soul. With Borderlines, it is a tool that we can use to deal and heal. Check out this article: How Yoga Works to Alleviate Your BPD Symptoms – Borderline Personality Treatment | Borderline Personality Treatment
To Friends and Family
Fiona Kennedy wrote an article titled “How to Be Friends With Someone Who Has Borderline Personality Disorder” for the Huffington Post. It’s more like an open letter …
A Reminder That You Are Not Crazy
Risa Sugarman reminds us that having BPD does not also mean “crazy”. Writings like this also remind us that we are not …
An Interview with Jasmin Kim
Jasmin Kim, also known as HW Kim, is a poet, social activist and trauma survivor diagnosed with BPD. In this interview, she talks about her life, views and ways of coping. She said, “For me, it’s validating …
Was Marilyn Monroe Borderline?
A new book titled “Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder” claims that Marilyn Monroe had “textbook characteristics” of Borderline Personality Disorder. …