Relief is an amazing feeling, a sort of tranquility to which you succumb when your stress level falls. Your muscles relax, releasing the accumulated stress. When you lie down, you melt into your bed. You feel something distinctly different in your whole body. My nerves were as tense as the cords of a violin but … Continue reading Relief after exams…
To me, it means I can't trust my feeling, my thoughts or my actions. It means I have a lack of control over everything I do. It means I'm unable to have a stable relationship without becoming codependent. It means I fight with my parents when all I want to do is hug them. It … Continue reading What does it mean to you to suffer from BPD? – My personal experience
I know I'm a litte obsessed with exams right know, but I'm in the middle of an important session and still freaking out. One of the worst parts is, being online, you have to wait for them to start by yourself. Usually chatting with classmates got me through those moments: I don't have that now. … Continue reading Waiting for exams to start…
This article doesn't relate to only me, but all of the diagnostic criteria for BPD. For doctors to diagnose Borderline personality disorder (BPD) you must show a long-standing history of at least five of the following symptoms.We all know it and in a way we all think: "well, maybe I have BPD". No, it doesn't … Continue reading What is BPD?
Ellen, our protagonist, is a young anorexic who has already been to four rehabilitation facilities and whose stepmother at this point desperate. Her fifth attempt is at a Los Angeles community called "Threshold", directed by Dr. William Beckham. She reluctantly accepts to spend a minimum of six weeks there, where she comes in contact with … Continue reading To the Bone – Review
I'm a very anxious person and often get into fights with my parents and boyfriend over insignificant things. I make A LOT of mistakes which I will now into this guide. I hereby present: How NOT to Fight. Lose control. This is important. You have to make sure that you are not feeling in control … Continue reading How NOT to Fight
Today is my last day before exams start and I've decided to take a moment to concentrate on how I feel. First of all, I feel stressed. These last few weeks have been incredibly stressful with all the projects to hand in and studying. Second: I feel worried. I didn't get the grades I would … Continue reading Last day before exams…
I have huge problems staying by myself. It's mainly connected to my borderline personality disorder, bit also a pain. I wish I could be more autonomous and am working on it. I hope to manage but, in the meantime, I present the guide on How NOT to Stay Alone. 1. Be anxious. Make sure your … Continue reading How NOT to Manage being Alone
Yesterday was a special day for a very simple reason: I managed to relax. My parents brought me to an adventure park in the mountains and I had a great time. It's strange for me to feel in a good mood, but I was. On the courses, my mind was free. It was just me, … Continue reading A special day…
I'm in a moment of my life where I feel an enourmous amount of stress piling up and really feel the need to vent, so here it goes: I don't feel in touch with my emotions, as if the stress were suffocating them. I'll feel vaguely sad or happy, but feeling them this way just … Continue reading Stress, stress and more stress
How NOT to be functional 