Day: Inner emptiness

Overcoming inner emptiness and loneliness: When borderline feels like a hole inside

“Why inner emptiness can be so tormenting at Borderline – and how self-care, structure, creativity and secure connection can help.”

There are pains that can be easily explained to other people. A broken arm can be X-rayed, the plaster is the visible proof of the injury. A bleeding wound can be disinfected and connected. A loud dispute has concrete words, a loss has a clear name and a socially accepted time of mourning.

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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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