Tag: stigma
Why I’m So Open About My BPD
“Shouldn’t you be less open about borderline personality disorder? People will think you’re nuts.” I vividly remember my sister-in-law condemning me shortly after my formal…
7 Common Myths About Borderline Personality
Borderline personality disorder comes with many stigmas, and tons of myths. The amount of negative media surrounding this disorder makes me sick. However, in hopes…
What ‘Space’ Means To Someone With BPD
“I need space.” It seems like a harmless phrase, a simple request. It should be easy enough to accommodate; you simply allow some silent time…
The Benefits Of Being A Borderline
They sometimes call my diagnosis the “kiss of death” of psychological disorders. It can appear co-morbidly with other mood or psychological disorders (like my MDD,…
What My Borderline ‘Impulsivity’ Looks Like
One of the classic signs of borderline personality disorder is impulsivity. When most people (myself included) hear that, they picture going on a shopping sprees, speeding…
I Wish My In-Laws Understood My BPD
My husband came home from work yesterday looking completely defeated. The dinner I made in the crock pot was a complete flop, so as we…