Anxiety
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Breaking Down the Stigma: Unveiling the Person Behind the BPD Diagnosis
In the world of mental health, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often carries a heavy burden of stigma. Individuals diagnosed with BPD not only struggle with the challenges of their condition but also face harsh judgments and misconceptions from others. This stigma can be isolating, hurtful, and damaging, overshadowing the person…
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Meds and Emotions
Navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness,A love-hate relationship with medication, a complex abyss.Pills and potions, a daily routine,A lifeline or a burden, a constant scene. Love, for the relief they bring,Easing the storm that mental illness can fling.A sense of stability, a calm within,Medication’s embrace, a welcomed kin. Hate,…
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Journey Through the Depths: Navigating Life with BPD
In the labyrinth of my mind, a dance unfolds,BPD’s intricate steps, a story untold.Emotions like wildfire, raging strong,In the depths of my soul, where I belong. A rollercoaster ride, highs and lows,BPD’s stormy seas, a tempest that grows.Intense and passionate, a heart that yearns,In the depths of my being, the…
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Life with BPD
Navigating life with Borderline Personality Disorder,A journey of highs and lows, of emotions stirred.The relief of a diagnosis, a name for what I feel,But with it, a wave of fear, the unknown surreal. To finally have clarity, to understand the why,Relief washes over, like a gentle sigh.No longer lost in…
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The Incident: I Am Not Ashamed
Recently it has been brought up that people want to rewrite history and tell MY story. It is my story and my story alone to write and share. So, to stop the lies and rumors that keep circulating, thank you “mother-in-law”, I am writing my story. On October 19th, 2023,…