When you live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), your life is full of challenges. Some of them are obvious like the core symptoms of BPD, such as fear of abandonment, unstable relationships…

My emotions could be triggered by the slightest, perceived change in tone, any threat to my idea of comfort, or any magnification of my insecurities.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is incredibly difficult to live with. The constant emotional instability, the fear of abandonment, the splitting, and all the other symptoms can make life feel like hell. It can be tough living with someone who has BPD too. The symptoms of BPD don’t just affect the sufferer, but everyone around them. […]

Living with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder makes relationships complicated, so one woman with a BPD diagnosis explains what this mental illness feels like, how she deals with the stigma, and which treatments seem most effective.

The truth about this condition may surprise you.

The BPD friendship cycle, much like romantic BPD relationships, are filled with ups and downs. Here's how to navigate your BPD friendship.

Stories of Hope and Recovery From People With BPD We recently published an article about people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) hitting rock bottom. While it’s important to highlight the…

I was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. In layman's terms, BPD is classified as a personality disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior and relationships.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. Known for its wide range of symptoms and challenging nature, borderline personality disorder can often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to prolonged suffering for those affected. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of BPD, particularly in high-functioning individuals, can be a crucial step

If you love someone with BPD, there are a few ways you can establish a healthy romantic relationship. Here's how.

Whether you have borderline personality disorder, 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 FP is a person that they simply can’t […]

"I was 'too sensitive'... now I realize it was so much more than that."

Borderline personality disorder involves intense and unstable emotions and interpersonal relationships, with high levels of impulsivity.

Living with borderline personality disorder can be difficult, but there are many things people tend to get wrong about what it's really like, so here's a clear explanation of BPD symptoms, causes and treatment in men and women, plus facts behind the myths.

"Waking up in the morning and not knowing who I’m going to be that day is unbearable."

High-functioning borderline personality disorder impacts the lives of many people today. Learn more about their struggles and how you can show your support.

Living alone is often considered to be a milestone of independence and adulthood. While this may be the case for some people, when you have mental health issues like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), things become more complicated. BPD is a complex mental health disorder and can present itself in many ways. Everyone’s experience with BPD […]

Borderline Personality Disorder can cause intense emotional instability and difficulty in relationships. This guide offers insight and support for those affected by the disorder.

"My personality disorder doesn't define who I am, it explains it."

A guide to BPD Treatment. Learn about BPD symptoms, therapy for borderline personality disorder and medication.

Living alone is often considered to be a milestone of independence and adulthood. While this may be the case for some people, when you have mental health issues like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), things become more complicated. BPD is a complex mental health disorder and can present itself in many ways. Everyone’s experience with BPD […]

Do you or someone you love suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder? If you don't know what it is, it's one of the most commonly misdiagnosed treatments. Check out this article to see if this might be the answer to behavioral problems and how CBD oil can help solve them.

If you’re trying to figure out how to cope with borderline personality disorder by looking for the best jobs for bpd, you’ve come to the right place.

I have thought about writing this post since my unofficial diagnosis last year, but I kept feeling like I would get backlash since I don’t technically have it on my “record” so to…

Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is marked by volatility, seemingly manipulative behaviors, and crushing anxiety. It's difficult for family and friends to understand, and for doctors to treat — particularly when it affects women living with ADHD. Here's what patients and clinicians should know about this less common comorbid condition.

Petulant borderline personality disorder is a type of BPD characterized by mood swings, irritability, defiance, and passive aggressive behavior. Like other types of BPD, those with petulant BPD experience instability in their relationships, mood, and self-esteem. Though BPD is a complex and chronic condition, treatment is available to help people manage their symptoms and live

"My life is a series of questions."

If you or someone you love is struggling with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you need up-to-date, accurate, and accessible information on the problems you’re facing and where you can turn for help. But where do you look? Much of the professional literature on BPD is too technical and confusing to be of much help. And searching the Internet for accurate information can be treacherous, with some sites providing useful information and others giving dangerous advice and misinformation. If you’re living with BPD, this compassionate book offers what you really need: an easy-to-follow road map to guide you through this disorder and its treatment. This book provides answers to many of the questions you might have about BPD: What is BPD? How long does it last? What other problems co-occur with BPD? Overviews of what we currently know about BPD make up the first section of the book. Later chapters cover several common treatment approaches to BPD: DBT, mentalization-based treatment (MBT), and medication treatments. In the last sections of the book, you’ll learn a range of useful coping skills that can help you manage your emotions, deal with suicidal thoughts, and cope with some of the most distressing symptoms of BPD. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781572245075 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: New Harbinger Publications Publication Date: 12-01-2007 Pages: 256 Product Dimensions: 6.62(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.55(d)About the Author Alexander L. Chapman, PhD, RPsych, is professor, director of clinical training, and coordinator of the clinical science area in the psychology department at Simon Fraser University in Canada, as well as a registered psychologist and president of the DBT Centre of Vancouver. Chapman directs the Personality and Emotion Research Lab, where he studies the role of emotion regulation in borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm, impulsivity, as well as other related issues. His research has been funded by major grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Chapman has received the Young Investigator’s Award from the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD), the Canadian Psychological Association’s Scientist Practitioner Early Career Award, and a Career Investigator award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Chapman has coauthored twelve books for consumers and clinicians. Board certified in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) (Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) (DBT-Linehan Board of Certification), Chapman cofounded a psychology practice focused on DBT, and regularly gives workshops and presentations to clinicians and community groups both nationally and internationally. He also has been practicing martial arts and mindfulness meditation for many years, and enjoys cooking, reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. Kim L. Gratz, PhD, is a senior clinical quality manager and clinical lead of the DBT program at Lyra Health. She also maintains an appointment in the department of psychology at the University of Toledo, where she previously served as professor and chair. Gratz directs the Personality and Emotion Research Lab, where her laboratory and treatment outcome research focus on the role of emotion dysregulation in BPD, suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury, and substance use, as well as the intergenerational transmission of BPD-relevant mechanisms. Gratz has received multiple awards for her research on personality disorders and self-injury, including the Young Investigator’s Award from the NEABPD in 2005, the Mid-Career Investigator Award from the North American Society for the Study of Personality Disorders in 2015, and the President’s Award for Excellence in Creative and Scholarly Activity from the University of Toledo in 2022. She was also recognized by the University of Toledo Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women as an Influential Woman (Innovator) for her research on BPD, self-injury, and emotion regulation. She has been continuously funded since 2003 (with continuous federal funding as principal investigator from 2008-2020), and has authored more than 240 peer-reviewed publications and seven books on BPD, self-injury, and DBT. Perry D. Hoffman, PhD, is president and cofounder of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD). Hoffman has several grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) with a focus on families. She has coordinated over sixty conferences on the disorder, and is codesigner of the twelve-week psychoeducation course, Family Connections™, available in seventeen countries. In 2011, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) awarded Hoffman the Excellence in Community Mental Health Award. To find out more, visit www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com.

Plenty of mentally-healthy people cheat — an estimated 40%, in fact — but the general consensus surrounding borderline personality disorder is that it is us, the unstable, toxic borderlines, who are…

Here are 12 differences between toxic & healthy BPD relationships. Can you have a healthy relationship with borderline personality disorder?

Borderline Personality Disorder can tear lives and relationships apart. Here are seven BPD quotes that really capture what it's like.

Borderline Personality Disorder (commonly referred to as BPD) is a mental health disorder that severely impacts a person’s ability to regulate their emotions as well as how they think and feel about…

"My personality disorder doesn't define who I am, it explains it."

How borderline personality disorder affects me. Since may is the borderline personality disorder awareness month, I chose to write about the symptoms of borderline personality disorder and how it i…

Medication for borderline personality disorder (BPD) can help treat symptoms associated with BPD such as depression, mood instability, anxiety, anger, and impulsivity. There are several different types of BPD medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. There is no one medication that treats a personality disorder like BPD; however, a combination of behavioral therapies and

BPD friendships can be hard to maintain. Here are some tips to help you better support your friend with BPD or BPD friends. Friends with BPD fear abandonment.

Borderline personality disorder involves intense and unstable emotions and interpersonal relationships, with high levels of impulsivity.