Hopeful, positive role models for BPD in the Media
I know just one TV documentary about BPD by a person in the public eye, 'Me and the Voice in My Head' with Joe Tracini on Channel 4. I...
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Aug 23
FAQ: 'What Helps You Live An Enjoyable Life With BPD?'
It's only natural that people who hear about my experiences are curious about what helps me feel better and how I've learnt to live with...
Aug 22
My Lifelong love of Journalling, Diary Writing & Scrapbooks
I've been thinking of writing a blog post like this for a long time (I'm talking years). Every time I considered doing it, I knew I...
Aug 20
Reviewing 'The Queer Mental Health Workbook: A Creative Self-Help Guide Using CBT, CFT and DBT'
My brilliant publisher JKP sent me The Queer Mental Health Workbook: A Creative Self-Help Guide Using CBT, CFT and DBT by Dr Brendan J....
Aug 20
My Most Accurate Description of the Highs and The Lows
It took me many years to get an accurate diagnosis for my mental health problems. I spent a long time (secretly and anxiously) worrying...
Aug 12
10 (Weird & Wonderful?) Things I Do To Balance My Unruly Emotions
(This post mentions food). Keep instant noodles in the house at all times. Instant noodles are a quick microwavable form of therapy for...
Aug 10
'I See Why You Feel That Way, Even Though I Think You're Wrong!' Myths About Validation
One of the most common confusions I have encountered over the years is about the concept of validation. Validation is a hot topic in BPD...
Aug 9
Know thyself. And believe thyself!
What I haven't always been able to do though with this self-knowledge is believe it. Over the years I have been tangled up...
Aug 6
How Can Healthcare Professionals Create Emotional Safety?
Communication within healthcare, both physical and mental healthcare, is a passion of mine. What could be more personal than an...
Jul 21
My New Book Q&A
I'm about a third of the way through the first draft of my new book. Seeing as my first book was way more of a success than I ever...
Jul 18
I Still Struggle (A Lot) Sometimes
Please note this post mentions self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I may be a mum to my beautful daughter, partner to my amazing husband, a...
Apr 21
Being a Teacher with BPD: How & Why It Works for Me
Being a teacher can be one of the most stressful career choices, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. It has taken me a while to...
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