Day: Understanding trauma

Borderline is not Borderline

"Why are so many men with Borderline not recognized?
Because anger, drugs and withdrawal do not fit into the classic picture.”

Why men are often affected differently than women – and what this has to do with the impulsive type

Many people immediately think of vulnerable, emotionally unstable young women in Borderline. But that is only part of the truth. Because the so-called Borderline personality disorder (BPS) is often very different for men – and is therefore often overlooked or misclassified. Even within the official diagnosis ‘Emotionally unstable personality disorder of the impulsive type“There are gender differences that are rarely addressed.

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How do I recognize dissociation with myself or my partner?

“Recognize dissociation: If you or your partner suddenly experience ‘no longer there’. How to understand signs and how to deal with them sensitively.”

Introduction: Why it's important to recognize dissociation

Maybe you know those moments: You are sitting in a room full of people, but suddenly you feel invisible. You hear voices, but they sound like far away. Or you realize that you have driven a route by car without consciously remembering it. Such experiences can be frightening, especially if they occur more frequently. Maybe you're wondering: What's wrong with me?

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