“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.”
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Why virtual support just isn’t the same...
Covid-19 has led to a lot of changes in mental healthcare, here are my views.
Campaign conclusion and apparent competence
Thoughts on the culmination of a year’s work and the dangers of apparent competence.
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.”
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.
Finding affection
Thoughts on the importance of language in EUPD and how those with the condition yearn for contact.
Knowing when to stop
Keeping busy is good distraction but self-care has its place too.
Positives from negatives
We never know what may come of an experience, whether it be good or bad.
Cruise control
Learning to accept life’s anxieties whilst striving to move forward.
Positivity amidst chaos
The road to recovery is not linear but there are good days as well as bad.
Busy keeping busy
Insights into recent activities related to mental health and why this time of year is important.
Care and compassion
A focus on self-care and acceptance when thoughts and feelings become overwhelming.
Trust and terminology
Thoughts on how the terminology used can affect crisis care alongside insights into learning to trust
Difficult days
Insights into the days after my first EMDR based session and the need for self-care.
Tackling stigma
Does stigma affect me delivering an anti-stigma workshop? Insights into related anxieties.
Green elephants and tightropes
Walking the fine line between coping and not whilst trying to hold onto the positives.
Puzzle pieces
Considering therapy options for my personality disorder and how it feels to be involved.