The very idea as well as the implementation of social distancing can subject people to significant and immobilizing emotional distress, particularly people who are dealing with mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety. but there are ways to find calm in the storm…
In no way diminishing the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapidly increasing number of cases and deaths bring to mind the staggering statistics of a health condition with which I am very familiar – Borderline Personality Disorder…
People with Borderline Personality Disorder are notably deficient in social skills. This makes personal interactions very difficult to navigate on a day to day basis. That’s why Marsha Linehan,PhD, made social skill training an integral part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy…
Doing something for others can help tamp down the emotional turmoil that defines BPD.
#BPDchat is lively, fast moving and always highly appreciated by that day’s participants. It’s a no-cost, informative and effective and way to help people with BPD get a better handle on their disorder, especially if they can’t access or afford formal BPD treatment services in their area.
Today will see this year’s last edition of the Twitter-based community #BPDChat , a real time interactive site designed for people who are living and struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder.
