How Blogging Changed My Life With BPD
- Rosie
- Sep 19, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 28, 2019
When I was first diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), I felt incredibly isolated. I didn’t have any specialist help which meant that I turned to books and the Internet to learn about the condition. The depth of the stigma that I discovered during my research was shocking, both from academic and more informal sources.
I encountered psychology books that described people with the condition as manipulative, YouTube videos that depicted people with BPD as chainsaw-wielding monsters, and websites vilifying people with BPD who so much as dared to be in a relationship. Read the full article on Healthy Place...
If you're trying to assess Borderline Personality symptoms because you recognize some of the traits in yourself or a loved one, online screening tools can offer some preliminary insights. These questionnaires often delve into areas like emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and impulsivity, which are central to BPD. It’s crucial to understand that an online test cannot provide a diagnosis – that requires a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified clinician. However, a screener can help you organize your observations and concerns, making it easier to discuss them with a professional and determine if further assessment for BPD is appropriate.