We’re Only Trying To Help: When Parents Good Intentions Go Bad
All too often parents, despite their best intentions to be helpful, can easily say or do things that only add fuel to the emotional fire their child is experiencing…
Love and BPD
With Valentine’s Day upon us, the founder of the BPD advocacy group EmotionsMatter.org writes about the critical role meaningful interpersonal relationships play in the recovery process.
Attachment, Abandonment, Anxiety. What’s the Connection?
The theory is that a poor attachment experience in childhood is what fuels an intense fear of abandonment which in turn generates nearly uncontrollable anxiety.
What Causes BPD?
The lack of a sound relationship foundation takes a hammer to the basic human need for social connection…
Helping Others May Reduce BPD Pain
Doing something for others can help tamp down the emotional turmoil that defines BPD.
#BPDChat: A Welcoming Place For Peer Support
#BPDchat is lively, fast moving and always highly appreciated by that day’s participants. It’s a no-cost, informative and effective and way to help people with BPD get a better handle on their disorder, especially if they can’t access or afford formal BPD treatment services in their area.
#BPDChat: A Peer Support Resource
Today will see this year’s last edition of the Twitter-based community #BPDChat , a real time interactive site designed for people who are living and struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder.
How To Keep Your Holidays On Track If You Have BPD
It is well known that the year-end holidays can be very stressful for many people. This is especially true for people who have borderline personality disorder
Jason Momoa Supports Suicide Awareness
Aquaman star Jason Momoa showed his love and support for director Zack Snyder as he unveiled a new shirt to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Remembering Perry Hoffman, PhD
As a psychologist and mental health advocate Perry Hoffman touched the lives of thousands of people around the world. She especially had an impact on people who have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or have a close relationship with someone with BPD,
