How to Self-Soothe For Distress Tolerance Self-soothing strategies help us cope with overwhelming and intense emotions. These techniques soothe the mind and body when in a state of distress, which can make them especially helpful for coping with mental health problems or mental illnesses, in particular Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) episodes. Self-soothing techniques are also… Continue reading How to Self-Soothe For Distress Tolerance
With the lifestyle changes I’ve had to make to take better care of my mental health, the life I was living a couple of years ago seems worlds away from where I’m at now. From living with a diagnosis, to living with breakdowns, medication and living an alcohol-free lifestyle, you can read all about my personal experiences of living with BPD in this insightful journal.
Journalling has become one of the handiest tools I've encountered for helping me cope with my mental illness and boost my mental health, especially since my BPD diagnosis. It allows for open expression and provides a private place to unpick issues and emotions that are sometimes difficult to articulate. It's a great addition to therapy… Continue reading 6 Journal Prompts For Releasing What No Longer Serves You
One year ago today, I tried to take my own life for the first time. I haven't spoken much about it publicly as it was an extremely traumatic night and few months of events surrounding it, and it's still something I find distressing to think about. It took a long time to wrap my head… Continue reading One Year On: Healing After an Attempt
So I've had a day to process finally receiving a formal BPD/EUPD diagnosis now and there have been a boatload of different emotions floating around in my mind that I thought I would share.Firstly, it's overwhelming. It's overwhelming to put a name to the things I have been developing, dealing with and asking for help… Continue reading BPD diagnosis
Eliza Blooms 