15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #7

by | May 15, 2016

Family support is crucial to the recovery process. Many family members feel helpless and confused in the face of BPD, but their support of their loved ones is critical. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→   Signup for BPD...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #6

by | May 13, 2016

Recovery from BPD not hopeless. Contrary to popular beliefs, many people who have BPD can and do recover, but it takes a dedicated effort. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→   Signup for BPD Updates [wpforms...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #5

by | May 11, 2016

There are effective treatments for BPD. A number of effective treatments for BPD have been developed. The biggest barrier to accessing them is their limited availability. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD   ←PREVIOUS      NEXT→   Signup for BPD...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #4

by | May 9, 2016

BPD is one of the most stigmatized of all mental disorders. Most people, including many mental health professionals, know very little about BPD, or what they believe they know is often inaccurate. In either case, stigma only makes life even more difficult for people...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #3

by | May 7, 2016

BPD is not a character defect. It’s a psychological illness that is biological in nature. The brain of a person with BPD works differently than other people’s, particularly in areas that control emotional responses. If Only We Had Known: A Family Guide to BPD  ...

15 Things You Should Know About BPD: #2

by | May 3, 2016

The emotional pain that people with BPD feel hurts as much as physical pain. Unfortunately, in a misguided attempt to relieve that pain, some people with BPD intentionally inflict physical pain on themselves by cutting, burning or other self- harming behaviors. If...