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Borderline Personality Disorder and Why I Wouldn't Change My Diagnosis

I always want to know the why behind something, so I can understand why specific reactions happened and because I believe that knowledge is power.

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The Future is Bright

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Your future may look very different to mine, but it is just as valid and real.

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You Are Not Alone

It gave me hope to see others that have struggled but made it through.

Green background with black writing that reads: "remember that they are just thoughts. They cannot ever physically hurt you. Claudia."

It's All in Your Head, Right?

They are an illness, they are not you nor are they a reflection of who you are.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "you've battled them in the past and defeated them. You can do that again! Zara."

Life is Full of Choices

Whatever you choose to do, make it positive.

One Bite at a Time

Setting small, achievable goals each day helps me have a sense of, “I’ve done this today. I have succeeded.”

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You're Worth It

You’re 100% worth it! I’m so glad you’re here.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "there is hope, and there is a way to fight for your recovery. Claudia."

Fighting for Your Recovery

It doesn’t mean that you can’t heal. It doesn’t mean there isn’t hope.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "you're the best you there is! I want you to keep fighting! Zara."

You Matter! Yes, YOU!

No two humans are the same. You’re perfect just the way you are.

Be Kind to Yourself

You are here now, that is because of you and your strength.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "we may have to keep fighting, we have to stay connected with those we love, we have to seek help. Leticia."

Happiness Thief

We need to remember that it’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to ask for help.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "it is our stories that connect us to the world and the people around us. Aimee."

There is Power in Your Story

I would go as far as to say that there is a power within your story that absolutely no one else can provide.

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One Step at a Time. That's All That Matters

I see you, hear you, believe you.

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Your Life Matters

But what I do know is how important it is to have a support system and to seek professional help.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "I had my put my dreams of a home into the hands of everything and everyone around me but never myself. Aimee."

A House or a Home?

Someone told me once that if you sit with your anger long enough, she will tell you that her real name is grief.

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Finding My Strength - David's Story

Everyone is dealing with something, we are all just doing the best we can on this wonderful journey of life.

Reflections

There’s still a long way to go, but I’ve learned so much about myself and have given myself the space I need to sit with my feelings.

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Kicking OCD's Butt

I wouldn’t have the strength I do today without a wonderful support system at home.

Green background with black writing that reads: "show yourself the same kindness that you show others. Claudia."

What Makes You the Exception?

Next time you go to compliment someone or say something positive about them, try to think of something for yourself.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "ask yourself what you need right now and then do that thing. Dominee."

How do You Show Yourself Love?

There’s always a first step that will get us there and we can take it.

It's Okay Not to be Okay

“It’s okay not to be okay.” Hearing those words for the first time years ago made me feel like my heart was breaking open.

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Having Compassion for Past Me

I needed the reminder not to sit with those feelings of guilt, shame, and sadness.

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Harsh Realities

You DO belong. You DO fit in. You ARE enough.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "put yourself back at the centre of your story and see your story flourish. Aimee."

Switch the Focus

Do yourself a favour and re-look at the questions you are asking yourself.

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Having a Bad Day? Here's a Message for You

Everyone has off days. You are doing your best.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "don't forget - you are worthy of chasing your wildest dreams and living a life that feels full. Bernadette."

How To Create Your Own Positive Journaling Practice

There is something special about putting pen to paper, exploring our curious minds, taking action and chasing our dreams.

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Belief in Oneself

It IS possible to get better, it IS possible to get stronger.

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Walking Away

Sometimes the hardest things are the most rewarding.

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Setting Boundaries

In a society that often favours working and earning, you need to also take care of your body and mind.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "I fight for hope. I fight for a day when I feel better. Claudia."

Why do You Fight?

I fight for my younger self, Whose only goal was to survive.

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Three Words That Hold So Much Gravity

There is always a reason to keep going because, like us, so much can switch around in the blink of an eye.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "when you use your voice and stand up for yourself it becomes easier. Katelyn M."

She'll be Right, Right?

Once I started recognising different boundaries and how to communicate my concerns, each day became much more bearable.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "believe in nothing except for making your own luck. Annabel Hawkins."

all the answers come to you if you chase them late at night

everything is energy after all. it goes round in circles. watch it come back to you.

Green background with black writing that reads: "whatever you are feeling and going through right now, just know you are not alone. Leticia."

Why am I Depressed? I Should be Happy

You are not ready to give up this fight, you are so incredibly strong and brave.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "because being different isn't a stigma, it may be just what the world needs. Ellis."

My Journey with Autism

Life with autism is different for everyone who lives with the condition, but there is always hope.

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looking after yourself

after he turns and says, slow down, just for a second

Green background with black writing that reads: "it's okay to need help, in fact, we all need help sometimes. Danielle."

People Want to Be There for You

With an army of loved ones behind me, I had the courage and strength to face this head-on.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "while it seems so simple and obvious - self-care was not obvious to me growing up. Dominee."

Self-Care is Different for Everyone

Learning that I could do kind and loving things for myself just to make myself happy and feel loved? That changed my life.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "staying informed can be good, but not at the expense of your mental health. Claudia."

Protecting Your Mental Health

Instead of looking at the bad, replace these scenes and images with something good.

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Living with Anxiety - Ashlyn's Story

Anxiety doesn’t always have to hold us back, it can be the reason we thrive.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "you might never know the impact you have, but I promise you, it's bigger than you realise. Claudia."

You're Doing More Than You Know

Your words hold power. What you put out into the world holds power.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "she should, for once, just let herself exist. Aimee."

She Should, She Will

She should let herself write constantly whatever story she longed to tell.

Green background with black writing that reads: "sometimes we need to remember to ask ourselves: Does this make me happy? Dominee."

How to do a Social Media Inventory

Today is a good day to reassess how social media is making you feel.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "it might feel like nothing has changed but if you look back, you have come so far. Claudia."

Recovery Wins

Write down all the wins - no win is too small. If it's something that you have achieved, be proud.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "social fatigue or social burnout happens when you've socialised to the point that your social battery is completely drained. Dominee."

Online Social Burnout

It might be worth seeing if limiting your time on social media helps you feel better.

Parasite

No, this was not me. This was something else. What I came to conceptualise as a parasite.

Purple background with black writing that reads: "one of my biggest struggles is trying to balance being very sensitive, being socially anxious, and having a platform. Dominee."

Not Everyone Will Like You (and That's Okay!)

It’s something that I’ve been working on for years and I feel like it’s finally beginning to click.

Yellow background with black writing that reads: "this learned confidence is largely because of, and not in spite of, my struggle with anxiety. Clare."

Confident? Confident.

The confidence I have is a learned skill. Maybe confidence can come naturally, but it didn’t for me.

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