Top 30 Q+A’s To Help You Understand BPD (For Loved Ones)
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by Audrey Harper
1M ago
Understand BPD: FAQs In this post, I’m going to answer the top 30 questions searched on Google that can help a loved one, friend, mentor, coworker, etc. better understand BPD. If you’re new here, my name is Audrey Harper and I was diagnosed with BPD in 2019. I created BPD Beautiful shortly after to document my treatment and BPD recovery progress. After struggling with BPD for over 2 decades, I’m currently in remission and do not meet diagnostic criteria. My hope is that this post will help spread BPD awareness and help you – a loved one of someone with BPD, more effectively deal with the condi ..read more
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Understanding BPD: Finding the Light at the End of the Tunnel (Q+A)
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by Alexandra Garcia
1M ago
By Alexandra Garcia Seasoned mental health professional Jaymi Dormaier hosted a seminar about the separate myths, facts, signs, BPD symptoms, causes and treatment options of the often misunderstood diagnosis known as borderline personality disorder.  “Borderline personality disorder is diagnosed on the basis of a pervasive pattern of instability, of intrapersonal relationships, self image and affects,” said Dormaier, who is a licensed master social worker, during her Sept. 12 Eventbrite seminar titled “Understanding BPD.”  Dormaier described borderline personality disorder, or BPD, a ..read more
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BPD Treatment – A Good Prognosis Diagnosis?
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by Manjot Brar
3M ago
Key Words BPD or Borderline Personality Disorder: a mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to manage their emotions. This loss of emotional control can increase impulsivity, affect how a person feels about themselves, and negatively impact their relationships with others. EUPD or Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder: another name for BPD that emphasises the emotionally unstable aspect of the condition rather than the “borderline” aspect DSM-5: a reference book on mental health and brain-related conditions and disorders. The American Psychiatric Association ..read more
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5 Strategies to Overcome and Prevent Anxiety Attacks
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by Audrey Harper
6M ago
Written by Camille Johnson Anxiety is a common mental health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It often manifests as excessive worry or fear, and in extreme cases, it can lead to debilitating panic attacks. However, with the right strategies and techniques, it is possible to manage anxiety and prevent these attacks. In this article on BPD Beautiful, we will explore various methods to help you navigate through anxiety and keep panic attacks at bay. Engage in Deep Breathing Exercises Deep breathing exercises are a cornerstone of anxiety management. When an anxiety attack str ..read more
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How to Deal with BPD Episodes for Parents of Teens with BPD
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by Audrey Harper
6M ago
BPD episodes are hard to live with when you have the condition. Teens with BPD do not have it easy. Parenting a teen with BPD can be complicated too. BPD episodes can be difficult to manage as a parent of a borderline teenager. I know firsthand because I am in remission from borderline personality disorder after over a decade of mental health treatment. I also have a teen who has many BPD traits (but is still too young to be formally diagnosed), which makes sense because BPD runs in our family. The following post lays out what I would have wanted done for me, as a teen with BPD, and is what I ..read more
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Borderline Personality Disorder and God: A Christian Perspective
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by Audrey Harper
7M ago
Trigger Warning:  Christianity in a favorable light.Read at your own discretion. This post was written by Brianna Rhodes It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post—a little over a year, actually. Yikes. I wanted to start this by thanking everyone who has reached out about my blog post, Borderline Personality Disorder and the Church. The stories I’ve read have touched my heart deeply, and I’m honored that anyone would share their life with me. I’ve been incredibly encouraged by everyone’s words, and I’m so grateful that the Lord is using my story to help others. Now to the juicy ..read more
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Working with Borderline Personality Disorder: An Inside Look to BPD and Work
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by Audrey Harper
8M ago
Written by Leon Hartwell Struggles with BPD at Work I am confident that my struggles with BPD and work are not personal to me, at least in regards to keeping a job. I’ve never struggled with getting a job. In fact, ironically enough, I’m a talented interviewer (most likely because I’ve had so much practice at it), and getting a job is usually not a problem for me – evidenced by the many jobs I’ve held for a short-term basis. I’ve been questioning why I struggle so much to hold a position. Questions with the overarching theme of self-doubt and self-shame inevitably fill my mind, threatening to ..read more
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How Does BPD Contribute to My Sensitive Writing Skills as a Writer? (In Their Words)
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by Audrey Harper
9M ago
The following post was written by Daniela Silva & was originally posted on Psychreg Writers with BPD “For people with Borderline Personality Disorder, expressing themselves artistically can be an outlet for dealing with emotional instability, managing emotions, learning to see the world in a palette of colors (rather than in black and white), finding creative solutions to problems, and thinking outside the box. In this personal essay, I would like to shed light on how positive characteristics of the borderline trait such as intensity and passion, creativity, high sensitivity, and reactivit ..read more
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The Do’s & Don’ts of Supporting a Friend with BPD
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by Audrey Harper
9M ago
Photo by Joel Muniz on UnsplashAll You Need to Know About Helping a Friend with BPD Having a friend with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be challenging and difficult, but it’s possible to provide your friend with the support they need. BPD is a serious mental illness that affects how someone interacts with others, manages their emotions and behaves. It’s important to remember that while living with BPD can be incredibly difficult for your friend, there are ways you can help them in their journey of recovery. In this blog post we will discuss the do’s & don’ts of su ..read more
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A Guide to Favorite Person Relationships (for BPD)
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by Audrey Harper
11M ago
Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on UnsplashAll You Need to Know About a ‘BPD Favorite Person’ People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often struggle to form and maintain meaningful relationships. In many cases, they may develop an intense attachment to one person in particular, known as a favorite person (or FP). This is a complex relationship that can be incredibly rewarding and yet full of difficulty for both the BPD individual and their favorite person. In this blog post, we will explore what it means to have a favorite person relationship for those living with BPD and t ..read more
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