Borderline as a parent: The Balance Between Intense Emotions and Education

“Afraid of failure as a mother or father with BPS? Specific strategies for emotion regulation and healthy boundaries.”

Can I be a good mother or father with borderline personality disorder?

Many people with borderline (BPS) will ask themselves this question at some point, especially if they already have children or are thinking about starting a family. The fear of one's own failure is often overpowering.

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Why digital violence is escalating on social media and how to tackle it

“Hate comments, cyberbullying and digital hate speech are on the rise. But why are online conflicts escalating so much faster than in the analogue world?’

Introduction: The dark side of digital networking

The internet, and social media in particular, once entered our lives with a utopian promise: They should serve the democratization of knowledge, break down barriers and unite people worldwide in an open, constructive dialogue. Today, more than two decades after the rise of the first major platforms, however, a much more ambivalent picture emerges. In addition to the undeniable advantages of global networking, the digital space has increasingly developed into a venue for verbal assault, intimidation and systematic incitement. We understand these phenomena under the concept of Digital violence together.

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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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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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