HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS SITE

The answers to the challenges we face will take time. Below is a roadmap to help members navigate the process. The top of this list is where we all start. In time we work our way down, together.

Domestic Violence Safety Plan (.pdf)
Suicidal Ideation Safety Plan (.pdf)

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Read before posting
Make your first post
Success Stories
How to navigate this site
Other frequently asked technical questions

BASIC TOOLS/IMMEDIATE HELP
Ending Conflict
Triggering, Mindfulness and Wise Mind
Listen with Empathy
Don't be Invalidating
Setting Boundaries
Don't JADE (justify, argue, defend, explain)

WHAT AM I DEALING WITH?
I think its BPD, how can I know?
What does it take to be in a BPD relationship
DSM Definition: Borderline Personality Disorder
DSM Definition: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

PERSPECTIVE ARTICLES
Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
Anosognosia and Getting a "Borderline" into Therapy
Is Your Relationship Breaking Down?
Depression: Stop Being Tortured by Your Own Thoughts
Escaping Conflict and the Karpman Drama Triangle
Codependency and Codependent Relationships
Emotional Blackmail: Fear, Obligation and Guilt (FOG)
Why We Struggle in Our Relationships
Borderline Personality Disorder and Physical Abuse

MORE SPECIALIZED INFORMATION
BPD Psychology
Lessons
Workshops



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