BPD invalidation – standing accused of fraud
The poem above was recently posted on the Facebook page for the mental health charity SANE, by Michael, a supporter of the charity. It’s about the differences in how people react to mental and...
View ArticleConstant craving – BPD and the need to feel understood
Wanting to be understood is part of the human condition. For someone with BPD, that can be a craving so strong that it eclipses almost everything else, save what I’m coming to see two sides of the same...
View Article“Feelings are real and legitimate.” -Unknown
Originally posted on simplyeye:“Feelings are real and legitimate.” -Unknown Please, please understand that all feelings are VALID and they are always changing. This chart that I have posted is letting...
View ArticleTrigger troubles – BPD and parenting, Part 1
As with every book, I believe there is a time for every post. And given the day I have had looking after my children on my own, while my husband is away, today is definitely the day for this post. …...
View ArticleBPD and parenting: Sitting with your child’s strong emotions
A few weeks ago I spent more than half an hour sitting in a room with my youngest child while he was having an almighty tantrum. He was trying to get out of the room, and I was trying to … Continue...
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