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How I cope with the various stages of a borderline (BPD) breakdown. 
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Tips for coping with body dysmorphia during the summer months informed by lived experience. 
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Join me on May 26 for a discussion focused on the connection between mental health and art.
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I hate the term “relapsing.” In the context of recovery from mental illness, it implies that healing is a linear process, and to relapse is to regress…
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Media portrayals of women with borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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Lately, it’s been difficult to fully appreciate my partner. The pandemic has been tough on our relationship. I’m working on cultivating gratitude for my…
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Coping skills for the holiday season informed by dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), meditation, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). 
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A speech shared during a Stories of Failure event
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I take readers into a day I was suffering from depression and share my strategies for coping. 
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Tips for understanding and coping with impulsivity for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) 
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[CW: This newsletter contains descriptions of self-harm.] Self-harm is highly-stigmatized mental health symptom many people struggle with but few talk…
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In this edition of the newsletter, I’ll share skills that have helped me cope with my recent increase in social anxiety.
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