Interpersonal difficulties are central to borderline personality disorder. Many of the core traits of BPD relate to interpersonal relationships – and in clinical settings, people with BPD often focus on their desires and fears in relationships. For example, people with BPD may experience a fear of abandonment, patterns of unstable relationships, and the tendency to […]
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As seen in Mirror UK Prince Harry, once known as the nation’s cheeky chap with a mischievous glint in his eye, has had quite the transformation over recent years. Now, as he celebrates his 40th birthday, experts say becoming a father has been the making of the Duke. The Duke of Sussex has embraced fatherhood
As seen in Ok! UK He was once the cheeky chap who could do no wrong. Beloved for his sense of humour and the mischievous twinkle in his eye, Prince Harry was ‘The People’s Prince’ who held a firm place in the nation’s hearts. And, even though the last four years have added a very
Parenting a child with BPD can involve distressing experiences – especially if they are not receiving treatment. These might include incidents of self-harm or suicide attempts or tensions between family members. Parents also sometimes struggle to balance offering support while not reinforcing behaviours.
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There’s a lot of stigma associated with borderline personality disorder. People with BPD are often categorised as reactive, angry, volatile, and manipulative while their strengths, empathy, and courage are overlooked. This stigma can be internalised by those with BPD, damaging the self-worth of a group of people who already have very low self-esteem.
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Christmas can be a lot for kids – between the Christmas family traditions and late nights affecting their bedtime routine, the lack of structure might cause more meltdowns and tantrums this time of year.
It’s completely natural for parents and guardians to want to protect their children from distressing and devastating images of conflict. However, living in the digital age means that young people will likely be exposed to images and videos of what is unfolding or hear about it at school.
Seeing your children in makeup can cause mixed emotions: it signals a transitional growing-up period you may not feel ready for. Choosing an appropriate age is up to you, but a 2019 YouGov study suggests that most parents believe that children should be allowed to wear makeup between 14 and 16.
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Heartbreak is never easy to endure, but heartbreak at Christmas can feel especially brutal. But the good news is, you aren’t alone, and while there’s no quick fix to turn into a robot and rid yourself of any feelings, there are things to make it feel not quite so awful.
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