Borderline: Why proximity and distance remain an eternal field of tension

“Understanding Causes – Developing Strategies – Shaping Relationships Consciously”

Introduction – the invisible pendulum

For many people, proximity is pleasant and distance is a harmless break. For people with an Borderline personality disorder (BPS) is the equilibrium fragile, highly sensitive system. The inner pendulum between ‘very close’ and ‘very far away’ can strike without warning – sometimes within minutes, seemingly ‘for no reason’, but actually triggered by microstimuli, stress residues or ambiguous signals.

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Constraints in everyday life – When thoughts become a burden

‘When thoughts no longer let go and rituals determine everyday life, learn what is behind constraints and how to get rid of them.’

Introduction: When the head does not stand still

Imagine you're closing the apartment door. Once, twice – then a third time. Something in you says: ‘What if she's not right?’ And you go back. Even though you know everything is okay.
Many are familiar with such situations – but when does a harmless thought become a real compulsion?

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How common are pedophilic tendencies – and are there differences between men and women?

“This article explains clearly and objectively how to distinguish pedophilia from hebephilia, how widespread such tendencies really are – and clears up common misunderstandings. Scientifically substantiated, explained in a comprehensible way and without a blanket conviction.’

A difficult issue – but important

Pedophilia is one of the biggest social taboos. Hardly any concept evokes such strong emotions – between disgust, fear and moral indignation. The more difficult it is to talk about it soberly and fact-based. But that is exactly what is necessary if we really want to understand what is behind the diagnosis – and how often it occurs at all.

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Masks, cracks and light – The radical self-meeting

“What happens if we stop wanting to be perfect?”

1. Introduction: The Question That Tears Everything Up

What are the darkest truths about ourselves? What masks do we wear – not in front of others, but in front of ourselves? How many of our behaviours are actually expressions of our personality – and how many are protective mechanisms, survival strategies from a time when we didn’t know how to help each other?

These questions have not let us go. We, Sascha and Sarah, both live with one Borderline personality disorder – a disorder often associated with intense feelings, unstable relationships and deep internal tensions. We are creative, love music and words, make podcasts and songs – and sometimes illusions.

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Two with Borderline – How love succeeds despite scars

‘A testimonial of intense feelings, deep vulnerability – and the power of connection.’

What happens when two people with intense feelings, old wounds and a deep desire for closeness meet? An honest experience of relationship with Borderline – without romanticisation, but full of hope.

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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 to Build Self-Esteem After Toxic Relationships

“Toxic relationships leave deep traces. Learn how to regain your self-esteem step by step with examples, exercises and helpful tips for your everyday life.”

Toxic relationships often leave more than broken hearts – they devour our lives. Self-esteem. When one frees oneself from such a relationship, there is often a feeling of inner emptiness left behind. Thoughts such as ‘What's wrong with me?’, ‘Why did I let this happen to me?’ or ‘Am I lovable at all?’ nestle in. But it is precisely in this pain that the beginning of your healing lies. Because you can regain your self-esteem – step by step.

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Why Setting Limits is Not Selfish

“Setting boundaries is not self-centeredness – it is self-respect. Learn how to draw healthy boundaries without developing feelings of guilt.”

Introduction:

Many of us have been brought up in such a way that it is considered rude or even selfish to say ‘no’. We should help, be friendly, be available – whenever possible and for everyone. You may know the feeling that a part of you feels guilty about rejecting a request or choosing yourself. But is it really selfish? Or maybe it's an act of Self-care, Which is long overdue?

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