When things happen in life, it hits you so much harder as a borderline, at least in my experience. I've been sitting in emotional pain and turmoil all day long. I saw my therapist and we talked about everything going on, and I made a decision about something in my life. Well, that decision made … Continue reading Used and Invisible
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Strong Emotions
I'm currently navigating a dangerous path in my personal life, and having borderline personality disorder is not helping. All of the emotions I'm going through are so strong, my stomach burns. My mind is obsessed with what's going on, just constantly thinking about it. I'm constantly listening to music that reminds me of it. The way … Continue reading Strong Emotions
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Chip Away the Stigma
Growing up, I honestly couldn't stand when a grown adult would throw around a random mental illness when getting frustrated with their kids. For example, my mother-in-law often told my husband that he needed to be on medication because "you're probably bipolar". In doing this repeatedly, she formed a stigma in his mind that turned … Continue reading Chip Away the Stigma
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Cut and Dry
I'm back! I took a bit of a break from my blog as we focused on the kids going back to school and adjusting our schedules and appointments accordingly. One of the things I've noticed since school started is what I'm making this blog post about; a borderline mother helping her children navigate their friendships. … Continue reading Cut and Dry
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A Different Stigma
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine made a comment and it's been on my mind ever since. We were discussing our mental illnesses, and I disclosed my diagnosed depression and anxiety. He replied with "Oh pfft, everyone has depression and anxiety these days", basically writing those off as nothing. This bothered me because the … Continue reading A Different Stigma
BPD: A Journey 