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Healing from Within: Integrating Mind and Body for BPD Recovery
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The lives of persons who suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their loved ones can be upended by what can seem like an unrelenting storm. BPD is characterised by emotional instability, erratic relationships, and a crippling fear of being abandoned. But there is hope for BPD recovery, and it begins on the inside. Balance, […]
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Revitalize Your Creativity: Real-Life Strategies for a Creative Reboot
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Creativity isn’t a finite resource; it ebbs and flows, shaped by the influences we invite into our lives and the practices we nurture. At times, reigniting that spark calls for a fresh approach—an openness to explore, reconnect, and reimagine. This guide explores a variety of ways to breathe new life into your creative pursuits, both […]
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BPD Symptoms: Is There a Place for Psychosis?
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Psychosis is a broad concept which refers to the experience of losing touch with reality, through symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions. Historically, the existence of psychosis within BPD symptoms has been debated, with only the most recent version of the ICD (America’s official diagnostic manual) including psychoses as part of the listed criteria [1].
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Balancing Projects and Mental Health: A Step-by-Step Guide for Managing BPD and Productivity
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“If you are managing BPD, feeling overwhelmed and unable to read this article then. Just take a little break, do a box breathing exercise” Juggling Projects whilst managing BPD? Let’s Make It Fun (Yes, Really!) Managing multiple projects while navigating the emotional rollercoaster of BPD, boredom, and constant project-hopping can feel like a wild ride, […]
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Working a 9-5 Through the Eyes of Someone With Mental Health Struggles
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Living with BPD certainly has its challenges. Back in December, I was let go from my job for taking too much time off due to poor mental health. I wish I could say those days off were restorative and peaceful. They were actually quite difficult, debilitating, and depressing. I was constantly anxious because I knew […]
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The Impact of Artificial Vertical Gardens and Green Walls on Mental Health in Public Spaces
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In this post, we’ll explore three key psychological concepts that help us better balance our emotions.
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What Happened to Audrey Harper, Creator of BPD Beautiful?
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Hey guys. Creator of BPD Beautiful, here. In 2020, I launched BPD Beautiful under the name Audrey Harper in order to protect myself and my son from the stigma that comes from having borderline personality disorder. The initial purpose of BPD Beautiful was to document my recovery and treatment – for reference, I wasn’t in […]
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Navigating Emotional Intensity: Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety and BPD
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In this post, we’ll explore three key psychological concepts that help us better balance our emotions.
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Emotional Balance: 3 Psychological Concepts You Need to Know
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In this post, we’ll explore three key psychological concepts that help us better balance our emotions.
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20 Tips for Dating Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
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This blog post sheds light on BPD traits, common BPD triggers and it also provides 20 tips for fostering a healthy and supportive relationship.
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BPD Relationships: The Best Partner for Someone with BPD
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In this post, we explore what makes the best partner for someone with BPD and how to navigate BPD relationships for both partners.
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How to Cope with a Depression Relapse
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Here are 8 tips to help you cope with a depression relapse and get back on track. Living with depression? You’re not alone.
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BPD vs. NPD: The Similarities & Differences
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Personality disorders are strongly ingrained and inflexible ways of thinking that have a negative impact on an individual´s well-being. Due to the vast array of symptoms across personality disorders, they are categorized into three distinct clusters (A, B and C) in the DSM-V. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) are both categorized […]
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I Don’t Have BPD; I’m Autistic (In Their Words)
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Autism or BPD? Autism or BPD? As a follow-up on my previous autism-related pieces (e.g., here), I would like to briefly cover my autism assessment results. I guess this run-down also acts as a follow-up on my prior personality disorder writing – and pretty much all the mental health content. While sharing this is immensely […]
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Top 30 Q+A’s To Help Loved Ones Understand BPD
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Answers to the Top 30 questions searched online that can help a loved one, friend, mentor or coworker better understand BPD.
