You don’t have to love your body to treat it with respect. That’s the heart of body neutrality — a compassionate middle ground between body hate and body positivity. On the days when “love your body” feels impossible or fake, body neutrality says: You don’t have to love it — you just have to care […]
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We all have days when our bodies feel “off.” Clothes fit weird. Mirrors feel cruel. Thoughts spiral. For those with body image struggles, these days can feel overwhelming — triggering shame, isolation, and even harmful behaviors. But a bad body image day doesn’t have to become a bad mental health day. You can learn to
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One of the most painful and confusing patterns in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is this: loving someone deeply — and still pushing them away. If you live with BPD, you may know this cycle well. You want closeness, crave connection, even fear abandonment… and yet when someone gets too close, you might start an argument,
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Setting boundaries with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel like walking on eggshells — especially when emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and black-and-white thinking are part of the dynamic. But boundaries are not barriers. They’re bridges to healthier relationships, offering both safety and clarity for everyone involved. When done with empathy and
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Understanding BPD love means looking beneath the surface chaos to see the real feelings driving the behavior. Can Someone with BPD Love You? Understanding BPD Love Yes — someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can absolutely love you. In fact, people with BPD often love with an intensity that feels all-consuming. But their version of
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To someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional invalidation doesn’t just sting — it can feel like abandonment, betrayal, or even annihilation. What seems like a simple comment or a rational suggestion can trigger overwhelming pain, shame, and even rage. If you care about someone with BPD, understanding the impact of invalidation — and learning
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