The brain essentially learned that trusting others will result in getting betrayed and feeling hurt.

Someone who suffers from fear of rejection was severely rejected in the past or for a prolonged period by an important person in their life.

When people with BPD lay in bed, they often find themselves dwelling on intrusive thoughts which prevent them from falling asleep.

There is no doubt that people with BPD showcase love bombing behavior, but do they manipulate people consciously?

When people with BPD are constantly coping in unhealthy ways, life becomes even more difficult in the long run.

BPD schemas are maladaptive coping mechanisms that someone learned to survive during their childhood.

People with BPD may utilize caffeine as an escape, but in many cases, it just brings more anxiety to the individual.

Identity disturbance is a common symptom of BPD, which can make someone feel disconnected or as if they are a different person each day.

Growing up can be difficult for everyone, but it's especially difficult for children who have emotionally unstable parents.

People with BPD are typically very indecisive and are extremely dependent on other people in every area of their lives.

The most upsetting aspect of having BPD is that our parents are the ones who have sentenced us to a lifetime of suffering and disorder.

The energy that goes into BPD is pretty immense. They often struggle to fall asleep, and when they get enough sleep, they still feel tired.

Throughout my BPD journey, I'd want to share the insights I've gained into my own behavior, thoughts, and interactions with others.

Because of the complications that BPD brings, it is not uncommon for BPD patients to develop feelings for their therapist.

Psychosis in someone with BPD is often stress-related, which can manifest as paranoid ideation or dissociative states.

People with BPD binge eat to fill their emptiness and to distract themselves from their internal turmoil by focusing on food.

Men and women experience BPD differently from each other, which can be seen in behavior and there are biological reasons for it.

The push and pull cycle is a common occurrence in relationships for people with BPD. This cycle is divided into 6 stages.