bpd

disability

Barriers: Disability and Accessibility

Disabled people regularly encounter barriers - but are those barriers what we think they are?

Mental Health

BPD: What You See vs. What I’m Thinking

On the times when my behaviours don't effectively communicate what's actually happening inside my head.

Mental Health

BPD and Problem-Solving

Unfortunately, problems crop up for all of us every now and then.

Mental Health

The Red Flags I Ignored

My relationship history isn't great... but one relationship caused more pain and damage to my soul than I've ever admitted.

Mental Health

The Mental Health Tag

I came across this Mental Health tag and thought it would give me a good opportunity to share more about my own mental health story.

Mental Health

The Beginner’s Guide To Recovery From Mental Illness

A guide to getting started on your journey to recovery from mental illness.

Mental Health

How To Cope With A Break-Up When You Have BPD

Whether you're the one being dumped, or the one doing the dumping, it's rarely a pleasant experience. However, when you have Borderline Personality Disorder, break-ups can bring with them extra hurdles.

Mental Health

Childless By Choice

Children are great. But that doesn't mean I want one. And this decision is somewhat baffling to many around me.

Mental Health

Let’s Talk About Self-Harm

Self-harm is often seen as a taboo subject. Many just can't wrap their heads around it; why would anyone deliberately injure themselves?

Mental Health

How To Support Your Partner Through Mental Illness (Guest Post)

Joyce looks at ways we can support our partner through mental illness.

Mental Health

3 Times Being Mentally Ill Has Caused Me To Fail (And What I’ve Learned From It)

Living with mental illness has undeniably directly been the catalyst for some of my failures.

Mental Health

Trying To Keep A Job When You Have BPD (Guest Post)

I once had a CPN say to me that it was very unusual for someone with BPD to hold down a job.

Mental Health

Celebrating Mini-Achievements

As part of my recovery, and with encouragement from my CPN, I've started to look at my days differently.

Mental Health

Mental Illness and Rediscovering Enjoyment

When your energy and motivation are so low, it can be difficult to find enjoyment in anything.

Mental Health

Mental Illness is a Thief

Mental illness can rob you of everything, down to your very reason for existing.

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Barriers: Disability and Accessibility

BPD: What You See vs. What I’m Thinking

On Sobriety

BPD and Problem-Solving

The Red Flags I Ignored

The Mental Health Tag

The Beginner’s Guide To Recovery From Mental Illness

How To Cope With A Break-Up When You Have BPD

Childless By Choice

Let’s Talk About Self-Harm

How To Support Your Partner Through Mental Illness (Guest Post)

3 Times Being Mentally Ill Has Caused Me To Fail (And What I’ve Learned From It)

Trying To Keep A Job When You Have BPD (Guest Post)

Celebrating Mini-Achievements

Mental Illness and Rediscovering Enjoyment

Mental Illness is a Thief