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My BPD Diagnosis Story

I’m not particularly smart, well-educated, or a good writer. I’ve read so many blogs since starting my own blog that beautifully put the experience of having BPD into words, words I could never express myself, hard as I try. There is, however, one thing I am an absolute expert at: my own story. So I’mContinue reading “My BPD Diagnosis Story”

Splitting

On this episode of “Sam tries to tackle another really big topic,” I’ll be attempting to talk about splitting. Splitting is a defense mechanism that people with BPD use to counteract the intense fear of abandonment that so many of us have. It makes us see many people and situations as either good or badContinue reading “Splitting”

Dissociation

I recognize in writing this piece that I am tackling a huge topic with many facets. There are several types of dissociation, and people experience it in several different ways. There are many articles that tackle this topic better than I do, but I wanted to add my experience with dissociation to the conversation, toContinue reading “Dissociation”

My Thoughts on Birthdays

I’m trying to consistently post once a week on Fridays, but I had to slip some quick thoughts in today, because as of today, I am 21 years old. I’m finally able to do all of the things I’ve pretty much been doing illegally, but now I can’t get arrested for them! Yay! Although thisContinue reading “My Thoughts on Birthdays”

Revisting Your Hometown

TW: Self harm, suicide As much as I love my mother, I often dread going back to my hometown to see her. While I value the time I am able to spend with her, it is often difficult to cope with the memories associated with my childhood home. I remember the constant feelings of emptinessContinue reading “Revisting Your Hometown”

The Difference Between Being Listened to and Being Heard

I have had a really profound college experience so far, but nothing has been more impactful than the Intergroup Dialogues class I took last semester. The class, for those who are unfamiliar with it, has you fill out a survey before you begin, where you list all of your social identities such as race, gender,Continue reading “The Difference Between Being Listened to and Being Heard”

What is Borderline Personality Disorder?

So I know I said that this blog will be mostly my experience living with borderline personality disorder, but I think my experience will be easier to understand if I explain exactly what it is. Most of the information I will use is from online sources and my own knowledge of psychopathology. I am notContinue reading “What is Borderline Personality Disorder?”

Starting Something Different

My name is Sam. I am 20 years old, and I am from a small town in Michigan. I am currently studying psychology, managing a dining hall on my campus, and attempting to write and perform music on top of my bustling academic and work life. My favorite color is blue, I love musical theater,Continue reading “Starting Something Different”