Day: relatives

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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When feelings become overwhelmed: Dealing with emotional crises at Borderline

"Practical tips, explanations & emergency strategies - for affected persons and relatives"

The aim of this extended guide is to: deepen each chapter, supplement examples, explain backgrounds and say in each case, why That's important. You'll also get checklists, mini-scripts, an emergency card, and a day-to-day prevention system.

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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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