Be in a more peaceful state through mental health education, coping skills & resources.
Take care of your mind & body w/ mental/health education & data driven research.
03/11/2020
Self compassion has been like the hardest thing for me but the more I practice saying little sayings like this to myself I’ve been slowly and slowly getting better at coping on my own and I only started a few months ago. Has anyone else tried this? Is this helpful for anyone else?!
Their psyche wants to heal. Once they can begin to recognize and trust their fundamental goodness, restoration and integration would naturally happen. Hone the gifts inside of the borderline personality traits.
02/22/2020
I have CPTSD with borderline tendencies and had the most insane traumatic response a few weeks ago. I started blacking out and couldn’t remember things, I was dissociating for 3-6 hours and it was terrifying. This has led me into doing some research DID and I want to spread awareness. They do say that parts of ourselves can split off when we experience trauma. This is why sometimes you might feel like, a younger version of yourself especially when a strong emotion is triggered... Have you experienced any dissociative episodes or do you know anyone with DID?.
These things are not only important for those with BPD but they’re important for everyone and those who do not get these kinds of needs met, can end up developing BPD.
02/10/2020
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02/09/2020
Emotions are fast. It takes about 100 milliseconds for our brain to react emotionally and about 600 milliseconds for our thinking brain, our cortex, to register this reaction. By the time you decide that it's better not to get mad or to be sad, your face has been expressing it for 500 milliseconds. Too late; the emotional signal has been sent. It's like pressing "send" on your email before you double-check the content and address.
01/30/2020
Emotion regulation focuses on skills that benefit everyone who has emotions (i.e., every human!), but they are most beneficial for those struggling with mood or personality disorders, especially those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
In this module, clients learn how to understand and accept their emotions, reduce their emotional vulnerability and volatility, and decrease their emotional suffering. @ DBT Center Of Orange County
01/24/2020
If you’re interested in taking the self care quiz google search: LoveIsRespect Self Care Quiz. Take the quiz, lmk your results in the comments! I got 45 on mine which is good but not the best. I definitely think I can work on doing healthier activities when I am stressed instead of isolating. What about you?
01/24/2020
By understanding what triggers fear of abandonment, you can help to avoid or minimize others feelings by being aware of what can trigger them initially. Furthermore, you can help to provide reassurance or comfort when they begin to experience this fear.