BPD: Outside In
BPD – Outside/In By Guest Blogger Sean Hayes Outside Colleen was just finishing up a beast of a prep list when Sean arrived to start his dinner shift. Molasses oat bread cooling. Cowgirl Meatloaf resting in the pans. More than a dozen other recipes already crossed off the list. “Hello dear Momma C!” he […]
BPD: Triggered by the Amber Heard Trial
One of the hardest things about having BPD, BPD traits, or emotional sensitivity is that a lot of people don’t understand what it’s like. Most people don’t understand how our minds work and what we go through – and it’s frustrating. So that’s why the other day, I was shocked to see someone who reminded […]
BPD: Does DBT Make You Inauthentic?
Your wife asks you to help with a household task. She’s been asking quite a bit lately. You’re annoyed. What you notice next is that your emotional reaction is getting big — to the point of rage even — as if something major has just happened. You have the urges to yell…to complain…to leave […]
The Perks of Being a Borderline Resilient
Please enjoy this guest post written by Eli Juniper Trigger Warning: Frank discussion of suicidal ideation. You. Yes, You. I have tried for so long to explain to You, to make You understand. You have been cruel, You have been ignorant, You have been dismissive. I have grown as a shadow of my true […]
The Choice to Not Abandon Myself
Some mornings, I wake up “scared to death.” I experienced this same fear when I was 20 years old and engaged to be married. For months, there was wedding planning and excitement. One week before the wedding, I woke up crying my eyes out (like I had done for a month or more). I felt […]
BPD & Feeling Crazy…Am I?
If you’ve been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, BPD traits, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD, or complex cPTSD), it’s very likely that you’ve had the worrisome thought, “Am I crazy?” If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks on top of emotional sensitivity, it’s even more likely. You may also from time to time […]
Got BPD? Doesn’t Mean Everything is Your Fault (Gas Lighting, Adult Bullies, and Narcissism)
Rather listen than read? Here’s the audio version of this article: Recently a reader brought up a very good point that I’ve been meaning to address: it’s *NOT* always the person with borderline personality disorder, BPD traits, or emotional sensitivity that […]
BPD Jealousy and Trauma
Understanding BPD Jealousy and Emotional Intensity Jealousy and insecurity are normal emotions. However, when you live with BPD jealousy, these feelings can be much stronger. For those with BPD traits or trauma, the intensity can feel truly unbearable. When a partner feels this intense BPD jealousy, it can be confusing for a couple. This is true even […]
Learn DBT Skills
Learn DBT Skills Online at EmotionallySensitive.com These are the skills that helped this blog’s author overcome BPD!
