Find Your Strength, Embrace Your Mind

If you had asked me only three months ago what my plan was for after graduation, I would probably tell you, disappointedly, that I was going to take a year off school to figure out what I want to do. Which, if you know me, probably would have confused you a bit because I have always proclaimed that I will go into postgrad for psychology and do all these great things within the field. With that said, having pride and drive can be helpful, but can also cause you the worst morti

Academia has an odd way of making your worth feel measurable, by grades, publications, and whether or not you get into grad school. For most people, feedback or rejection is discouraging but manageable. While I often connect these feelings to my experiences with BPD, rejection sensitivity isn’t unique to one diagnosis. It can show up in ADHD, social anxiety, trauma, and even depression, basically anywhere our self-worth feels tied to being accepted or validated. For many, aca

Romantic relationships at a young age can often intensify the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) for some individuals....