Have you ever spent hours, maybe even days, scrolling through therapist directories, clicking on profile after profile, only to feel more overwhelmed than when you started? “Does this person actually understand BPD?” “Will they judge me for my intense emotions?” “Are they going to drop me if I have a crisis?” We’ve all been […]
One of the things that people with borderline personality disorder, BPD traits, or emotional sensitivity often say is an issue for them that causes a lot of regret, shame, and apologizing, is what might be summed up as “emotional outbursts” — those moments when, even though you’ve already apologized recently for flying off the handle, […]
As an emotionally sensitive person or someone with borderline personality disorder or BPD traits, have you ever found yourself saying anything along the lines of the following, all the while regretting each word as it’s coming out of your mouth?: to a spouse/partner… “I HATE you and want a divorce….” “I can’t do this […]
Understanding BPD Ghosting and Abandonment It is incredibly difficult when someone suddenly disappears or ‘ghosts’ from your life. This experience, often called BPD ghosting, is especially painful once you have risked your heart. When you have become emotionally attached, the silence feels heavy. When you live with BPD traits or emotional sensitivity, rejection feels intense. Even […]
I’m so excited to bring you this news! Check out this new video, all about The Stronger Than BPD Journal, co-written by me (learn more about me HERE) and Kathryn C. Holt, M.A., LCSW. This journal is designed to help you meet and access your inner Wise Woman (or Man!) to help with managing emotions […]
If you’ve ever experienced a trigger in the present that included noticeable body sensations, this post is for you. There’s a lot going on in our nervous systems when we experience a trigger connected to past trauma. Apologies for the mic static on this particular video. The content is excellent, so the video was posted […]
Win a copy of my new book:Stronger Than BPD: The Girl’s Guide to Taking Control of Intense Emotions, Drama & Chaos Using DBT ► CLICK HERE to enter now ◄ Contest closes February 13th and is unfortunately only open in the USA. If you’re outside of the USA or just can’t wait to pre-order (it’s on a […]
Do you struggle with self-care when you’re under stress? Some people shut down and let their self-care go by the wayside (hygiene, cooking, going out). Others can’t seem to stop trying to solve a problem, even if they know it is unsolvable in that moment due to circumstances beyond their control. So many of us […]
For those who are 👉👉 TIRED OF SELF-SABOTAGING!! 👈👈 As emotionally sensitive people who may have BPD traits or borderline personality disorder, there are so many reasons why we might be prone to self-sabotaging behavior. In this video, I talk about one of the reasons that many of us do it that people don’t talk […]
Are you worried that having a BPD diagnosis (or having a loved one with this diagnosis) means doom? That there’s little or no hope for building the life you want and that you are forever stuck repeating self-sabotaging, destructive behaviors and not getting anywhere with your goals? I have good news for you: If you’re ready to be encouraged about […]
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