Free Depression Resources – Find compassionate resources that support you through the weight of depression. From journaling prompts to low-energy mental health tools, this space brings gentle validation and small steps toward lightening the load.
Trauma can be a debilitating experience that affects us physically, emotionally and mentally. However, it is possible regulate some of the emotional charge associated with traumatic memories through trauma-informed yoga. For me, yoga has helped me process and accept my diagnosis of BPD, as well as regulate my distressing symptoms and trauma responses. Learn how in this journal.
As a deeply spiritual individual who is living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), I have come across a few hurdles – or cognitive dissonances – with my spirituality in the last few years. I wanted to explore a few of these ideas a bit more deeply. Keep reading for more of my philosophical rambling.
Medicinal Cannabis: CBD, THC and Mental Health Though I am a huge advocate for the benefits of both CBD and THC based on personal experiences, last year I decided to study a Cannabis and Mental Health Course so I could deepen my understanding of cannabis products and make sure that I had an awareness of… Continue reading Medicinal Cannabis: CBD, THC and Mental Health
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.
Eliza Blooms 