Splitting, lack of emotional stability, also known as black & white thinking happens FAST! It causes so much behind the scenes that you DONT see.

A split is a rapid shift in thought.

A split is NOT the same as a reaction however a reaction often follows a split. We are all unique in our trauma, thoughts, and reactions! We do recover and build beautiful lives! BPD does not make you bad or less.

BPD is complex you need at least 5/9 traits to be considered for BPD. Mental health overlaps a lot, but so does recovery! BPD is currently being studied as a neurodevelopmental disorder - a disorder that is caused by abnormal brain development. Mental illness is not a choice, while there is no "cure" for BPD and no medication that specifically targets any of the 9 traits of BPD there is remission and around 85% of people with BPD reach remission in their life. We are not bad or broken people. Stigmatizing a disorder helps NO ONE, it only hinders future healing. It creates an environment where people fear getting the help they need to form stronger neuropathways in a positive direction. There is no normal, healing is a lifelong journey, work to understand vs. stigmatize.