A person with borderline personality disorder

Living With Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder can affect all areas of life. Learn the ways BPD can impact you and how you can live well despite being diagnosed with BPD.
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Is Someone With BPD More Likely to Cheat?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Couple arguing on city street
Is Venting Your Anger a Good Idea?
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
Thoughtful woman sitting on sofa
Avoiding Triggers With Borderline Personality Disorder
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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10 Ways to Manage Borderline Personality Disorder Rage
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Coping With Borderline Personality Disorder Triggers
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Walk in the Park
Walking Mindfully With Borderline Personality Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Legal Issues and Borderline Personality Disorder
Fact checked by Adah Chung
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Dealing With Stress and Borderline Personality Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Romantic Relationships Involving People With BPD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why Suppressing Emotions Doesn't Work With BPD
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Coping Skills for Borderline Personality Disorder
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Safety Plan for Borderline Personality Disorder
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
women in yoga class
Reduce Emotional Instability and Borderline Personality
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Sad mixed race woman sitting on sofa
Living With a Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Managing BPD With Mindfulness Meditation
Reviewed by Megan Monahan
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Self-Esteem and Borderline Personality Disorder
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Grounding Exercises for Borderline Personality Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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SET Communication Skills and Borderline Personality
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Managing Money With Borderline Personality Disorder
By Erin Johnston, LCSW
A sad couple sitting apart, each with a hand on their forehead
What Are Shame and Guilt? How Are They Different?
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Employment
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Structure and Borderline Personality Disorder
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
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The Link Between Borderline Personality and Violence
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Borderline Personality Disorder and Couples Counseling
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
Woman Writing in Notebook
Coping With Symptoms Through Expressive Writing
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
Happy family at guidance counseling
Family Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
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Communication Skills for BPD
By Erin Johnston, LCSW
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How Taking a Break From Confrontation Can Help You Heal
By Erin Johnston, LCSW
A family therapy session
Coping With Your Partner's Family When You Have BPD
By Erin Johnston, LCSW
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Using Music to Cope With Mood Symptoms in BPD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Manage BPD Using the Pros Cons Tool
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
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Understanding Stigma When You Have BPD
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
Smiling woman enjoying group therapy session
BPD Distress Tolerance Skills
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
Come on honey, please don't be mad at me!
Marriage and Divorce in Borderline Personality Disorder
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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A Mental Exercise to Help You Find Meaning in Your Life
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
a man and woman having an argument in a kitchen
Communication and Borderline Personality Disorder
By Erin Johnston, LCSW
frustrated college student
Borderline Personality Disorder and College Success
By Erin Johnston, LCSW
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How to Observe and Accept Your Emotions
Reviewed by Megan Monahan
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Marriage and Borderline Personality Disorder
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Depressed/Sad girl
Borderline Personality Disorder in Teenagers
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Borderline Personality Disorder and Your Family
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
Hands - Counselling and Support
How to Support and Help a Friend With BPD
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Understanding Abandonment Issues and BPD
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Accepting Emotions Can Improve Emotional Health
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
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Living With Borderline Personality Disorder
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Woman screaming at laptop.
How Emotion Regulation Skills Promote Stability
By Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD
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Borderline Personality Disorder and "I Feel" Statements
By Erin Johnston, LCSW