borderline personality disorder (bpd) is a mental illness that gravely impacts one’s ability to regulate emotions, and this can consequently increase impulsivity, affect their relationships with others and their thoughts and feelings about themselves¹. it is one of the most painful and devastating disorders to live with.

while bpd is the most common personality disorder, it is one of the lesser known mental illnesses. about 1 in 100 people live with bpd² and yet it still remains one of the most stigmatised and misunderstood disorders, those living with bpd often villainised by healthcare systems and society.

in a sea of words and opinions that do little to inspire hope, neutrality and even positivity about bpd, it can become easy to feel hopeless and loathsome – to feel like you’re pieced together wrong. broken.

if you are someone that lives with bpd as well or someone that simply wishes to learn more, i would like to share a few resources that i have found informative, uplifting and useful on my journey to acceptance <3

life in a bind • the gift of bpd • shit borderlines do • the positives of bpd