How to Breathe
You're probably thinking that you already have a pretty good grasp on breathing, right?Yes, if you are reading this you are probably breathing. But, are your breathing in a way that activates your...
View ArticleMemorial Day Wishes
On this Memorial Day weekend in the U.S. I am full of gratitude. I am thinking about all those who have served or are currently serving, and all those who have lost their lives in service. I'm also...
View ArticleAre People with BPD More Likely to Cheat?
Lots of spouses and partners tell stories of their BPD loved one's infidelity. But, is there any evidence that people with BPD are more likely to cheat? Do some of the symptoms of BPD lead people to be...
View ArticleSome Thoughts About Anger
"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."Gautama SiddhartaAs many of you know, very intense anger is a symptom...
View ArticleDr. Marsha Linehan Reveals Her Own Struggles With Borderline Personality...
I have always had immense respect for Dr. Marsha Linehan's work (she is the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for borderline personality disorder), but my respect and admiration for her has just...
View ArticleShould You Disclose Your Diagnosis?
Dr. Marsha Linehan's disclosure in the national media that she had borderline personality disorder in her late adolescence and early adulthood has a lot of people talking. One of the big topics of...
View ArticleBPD and Alterations in Thinking
There are several ways in which borderline personality disorder can alter the way you think. Some of the symptoms of BPD can alter the content of your thoughts (i.e., the way that you interpret the...
View ArticleOn Being "Thrown Out of the Nest"
This is one of my favorite quotes by Pema Chodron -- "To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest."What do I love about this quote? I think it...
View ArticleA Farewell Message from About.com's Guide to BPD
I write this post with a heavy heart. For the past three years, I have had the pleasure of being About.com's Guide to borderline personality disorder. I have met so many wonderful people through this...
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