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Veteran's Day, the Military, and BPD

This Veteran's Day got me thinking about the unique challenges that military service (or the military service of a loved one) could present to someone with BPD. Long absences with deployment, uncertainty about living circumstances, and the stressors of the military could be very difficult for som...

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About.co...Disorder — November 12

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Should You Disclose Your Diagnosis?

A topic that comes up quite frequently in the BPD forum is whether or not to tell other people about your BPD diagnosis. BPD is such a stigmatized condition that sometimes you may feel reluctant to tell even mental health providers that you've been diagnosed with BPD. What experiences have you...

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About.co...Disorder — November 04

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Stigma and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

I was reading an article today on teen stereotypes and teen behavior. The main research finding in this article was that if parents believe that their teen is likely to conform to negative behaviors (e.g., teen drinking) then then their teen actually DOES engage in more negative behavior. What...

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About.co...Disorder — October 27

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Why Does Everyone Leave Me?

Difficult relationships are very common for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). A key symptom of BPD is fear of abandonment. This symptom may cause you to need frequent reassurance that abandonment is not imminent, to go to great lengths to try to avoid abandonment, and to feel dev...

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About.co...Disorder — October 20

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Suicidal Thoughts are More Common Than You'd Think

A new study released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that more than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide over the course of a year.... ...

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About.co...Disorder — October 10

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Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 4th through 10th

Just a reminder that this week is National Mental Illness Awareness Week in the U.S. The week was established by Congress to promote awareness of the millions of Americans who have... ...

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About.co...Disorder — October 05