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Breaking the stigma around borderline personality disorder
It's time to challenge the myths and misinformation around this complex condition, writes author Miranda Newman.
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The joy of living with borderline personality disorder
Relative to the well-documented destructive behaviours of people with BPD, there’s a dearth of studies that highlight the positive aspects of the disorder. But my joy contains summits as stark as my depths fall.
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What does recovery from mental illness look like?
Miranda Newman is the author of the new book Rough Magic: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder, from which this essay has been adapted.
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Heart and soul
Peer support workers could be a solution to Canada’s surging mental health needs.
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Anger and boundaries
How I learned to set boundaries and express anger once I found myself in a safe and loving relationship.
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6 ways to cope with this difficult holiday season
Coping skills I’ll be using during the holidays, informed by my decade in therapy.
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In the darkness of the pandemic, I found light in a WhatsApp group chat
I found a virtual space free from stigma and brimming with humour.
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Agoraphobia closes doors for sufferers during COVID-19
Getting help can be challenging when it's difficult to leave the home.
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When kids are in crisis, how can we help them?
I struggled with untreated mental illness as a child. Early intervention could aid youth like me.
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Life as a Lunatic
Monthly coping skills and lessons gleaned from life as a lunatic.