“5 years ago I was in the process of losing a job for being too mentally ill. Now, I have a job precisely because I am mentally ill and I am doing that job whilst navigating the ever-present rollercoaster of EUPD.”
All tagged Blog
Accepting reality
Recovery isn’t linear and it may never be finished…but that’s ok!
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
The theme of this year’s Awareness Week is kindness but do we really also need a Mental Illness Awareness Week?
Lockdown life
Insights into life during Lockdown when everyday normality is lost.
Coping with Covid-19
How the effects of social isolation are impacting life with EUPD/BPD alongside other mental health conditions.
Prioritising me
A look at the new year so far, progress in saying no and why time to act should be as important as Time To Talk.
Attachment issues
How having BPD/EUPD can lead to unusual but very strong attachments with people, places and even objects.
Radio and realisations
Insights into being part of a radio feature and realisations regarding having EUPD/BPD and feeling suicidal.
Campaign conclusion and apparent competence
Thoughts on the culmination of a year’s work and the dangers of apparent competence.
Respite reflections
“I have a personality disorder.”
“Really? I couldn’t tell…!”
Reflections on diagnostic labels after a respite stay.
Balance and Expertise
Balancing recovery with the role of Expert by Experience and views on how this role is used.
Crisis point
Sometimes things just become a bit too much...
Mental Health Awareness Week
Insights into how the week improved my own mental health awareness as well as that of others.
Moving forward
Things progress - sometimes obviously and sometimes without us noticing...
Ups and downs
Insights into efforts to avoid EUPD/BPD stereotypes and how the inevitable rollercoaster of emotions continues.
Change for the better
“I hate change...but sometimes it can be great!” 12 months is a long time with EUPD.
Abandonment angst
“I feel ridiculous likening someone leaving in my life to a bereavement but that is exactly how it feels to someone with BPD/EUPD.”
Status, insight and recovery
Views on three important topics related to EUPD experienced recently.
Being proud is allowed
Being symptomatic of your condition is not a sign of weakness or failure.
Fighting feelings
As symptoms step-up, overcoming the intensity of emotions accompanying them is an ongoing battle.