borderline personality disorder: what is it, do you have it, and is it curable?

Have you ever come across a post or article about BPD and thought, “That sounds like me”? Maybe you’ve connected with descriptions of chronic emptiness, a fear of abandonment, or a shifting self-image—and then found yourself spiraling down a Google rabbit hole. I remember being at that same stage in my own journey, feeling both understood and discouraged by what I read. The label can be overwhelming, and sometimes the information out there paints a bleak, one-dimensional picture that can make recovery seem impossible. In this episode, I’ll share the basics about BPD—along with the perspectives I wish I’d had at the beginning of my journey, perspectives that would have saved me a lot of time and doubt. You’ll get a look beyond the surface-level portrayals, gaining insights and resources that can empower you to start your own healing journey, whether or not you resonate with the label. By the end, I hope you’ll see BPD in a way that challenges some of the usual narratives and opens the door to real understanding and growth.We’ll explore questions like:What does it really mean to identify with BPD traits, and what does it feel like?How can you approach self-healing from BPD if mental health resources are limited?Why might relentlessly pursuing a diagnosis not always be the most empowering path?Is recovery possible, and can those with BPD traits find peace and fulfillment?This episode is for anyone curious about BPD or feeling weighed down by the label. Join me for a fresh, more expansive perspective on what it means to move beyond the stigma and reclaim a sense of hope and agency.Resources mentioned: ■ Free PDF DBT Skills Worksheet: “Check The Facts”■ BPD self-management (article with tons of free resources and PDFs)■ Book by Martha Beck “The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self”■ How to find your core values (full guide)Craving more? Become a Premium Submarine. Join an exclusive community and unlock hundreds of hours of members-only content: full-length episodes, deep-dive series, guided meditations, and more—all for the cost of a couple of coffees a month. Start exploring at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.