Jealousy, fear of loss and trust

“Near ‑Distance Understand ‑ conflicts in relations with Borderline ‑Symptomatics – and deal with them constructively.”

There is jealousy that comes and goes: a short pull in the stomach, a thought like ‘Okay … why is this triggering me right now?’ – and then it settles down again. And there's jealousy that feels like a state of alarm. Not as a ‘drama for attention’, but as a real danger: as if it became clear in seconds that you would be replaced, abandoned or devalued immediately.

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Understanding on-off relationships at Borderline and breaking the loop

"Instable love is not a drama, but a system crash between the panic of abandonment and the fear of closeness – but this code can be patched."

It's Friday night. Actually, a relaxed dinner was planned. The week was long, the anticipation was great. But a "wrong" sentence, a misunderstood look or an answer to WhatsApp, which came two minutes too late, has suddenly changed the atmosphere in the room. The air suddenly burns. What was just the ‘great love’ and the ‘perfect match’ is now a threat.

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How to Recognize a Relationship Becomes Toxic – The Ultimate Guide to Warning Signals, Psychology and Ways Out

“Recognize the 5 warning signs of a toxic relationship (such as gaslighting) and understand the neurobiology behind it. Why is stress addictive? A well-founded guide from recognition to exit.’

Introduction: When love feels hard

We all know the picture of the ‘perfect relationship’ from movies or social media: harmonious, conflict-free, symbiotic. The reality is different. Conflicts, misunderstandings and phases of distance are not only normal, they are necessary for a relationship to grow. Friction generates heat, and we grow in problems.

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The Architecture of Freedom: Setting boundaries as the basis for real connection

"A deep dive guide for people with borderline and their loved ones"

Imagine living in a glass house. Every look, every word, every mood swing of another person penetrates you unfiltered. There are no walls, no doors that you can close if it gets too much for you. This is the emotional reality of many people with borderline personality disorder (BPS). And for the relatives? They often stand in front of this glass house and are afraid to move – worried that the glass might shatter.

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Between Fire and Ice: When Borderline and Depression Collide - A Guide to the Emotional Paradox

“Borderline and depression can reinforce each other. The article explains differences, therapeutic approaches and ways out of the emotional depths that are suitable for everyday use.”

Imagine you're sitting in a sports car. Your foot pushes the accelerator pedal to the stop – the engine howls, the speed is in the red, adrenaline floods your body. This is borderline mode: High voltage, intensity, everything is existential. And then, at full speed, someone pulls the handbrake. Not gently, but by force. The car slings, comes to a standstill, the engine dies. Silence. Paralyzing severity. Nothing works anymore. This is the depression.

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What You Really Need to Know About Dissociations at Borderline – A Comprehensive Guide

“Dissociation. A word that sounds medical, but often means pure horror or absolute emptiness for those affected.”

It is one of the most misunderstood symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPS). Many people have heard the term before, perhaps in movies or series, where it is often portrayed dramatized. But only a few – even in the immediate vicinity of those affected – really understand what is happening inside a person. Why does it occur? Why are those affected often themselves panicked about it? And most importantly: How do you get out of there?

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Two neurodiverse minds – A complete creative system

“How giftedness, ADHD and different ways of thinking form an unusually productive duo”

Creative processes are rarely linear.
They are the result of experience, thinking style, perception and personality.
For us - Sascha and Sarah - an additional level is added: Neurodiversityt, which does not make our cooperation more difficult, but makes it possible in the first place.

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The hidden power behind Borderline: Recognizing Sensitivity as a Resource

“How sensitivity can become inner strength in borderline – a new look at emotional intensity.”

Borderline It is often equated with chaos: Violent emotions, difficult relationships, extreme reactions. What is almost always lost is the core that makes all these dynamics possible – an extraordinary sensitivity.
Not the kind of sensitivity that is ridiculed as ‘thin-skinned’, but a form of perception that goes deeper, reacts faster and captures moods before others even notice them.

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