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i interpret it as misogyny or probably internalised misogyny. the fact that it is internalised means that whoever is using the term probably has no idea of the power and effect of their words, and will usually get defensive if challenged. society teaches us to devalue women in the most covert...

yes, thankyou such a good way to put it, i identify with that in my own experience too. its basically what my psych said, that it would buffer the extremes of my moods, it gave me space to start working with my emotions at a safer distance from them, if that makes sense? im hoping to go back up...

im trying to quit cigarettes right now and i feel you so much. it is so hard. im having surgery soon and my surgeon said its crucial i stop before the operation, it feels like so much pressure when our doctors are the ones telling us wht to do. iv thought about how much harder that makes it...

i connect a lot with everyythingg you are saying about ur experience. i have so much shame around my addictions/self harm& sabotaging and find it really hard to talk about, im proud of u for reaching out on here. a thought just came to me, do u remember the first thing you were obsessed with? im...

personality disorders, like most things in life, exist on a spectrum. for example bpd has 9 criteria in the dsm and you have to fit 5 of them to qualify for diagnosis. this means there are over 250 combinations of the symptoms that can manifest in an individual with bpd, let alone each symptom...

that article is a bit hard for me to read/focus on right now, but how interesting that this is being spoken about and published like that. and that therapists are onto it and suggesting to clients! so interesting. iv heard a bit about micro-dosing lately and am quite curious to try. my housemate...

ugh med confusion is so awful, im so sorry they arent being clear with you. it feels like informed consent isnt a priority here, and u totally deserve that and to feel supported in starting a medication. its a big deal to take these steps and i feel if our anxieties arent soothed or heard in the...

thank you so much for ur kind words. it must be so hard to see her going thru difficulties but i think its really amazing that u are creating distance from giving ur daughter any kind of label especially before she is ready to recognise/acknowledge. i connect with what u said about her...

im not sure if i can engage much here without being triggered, but this is something im going thru and i am extending empathy and love and understanding. its so confronting and scary and im just really glad this thread exists

mmmm yes yes i love it when objects present themselves to you like "hey i wanna be part of your journey" i love hearing what everyone is drawn to as a comfort/grounding tool, this thread is so nice. stones, especially crystals hav been coming to me lately. i have a stone called tektite which is...

hello , my names brae . im 27, queer non binary transgender person living in australia i was diagnosed with borderline just over a year and a half ago. its been a complex journey and iv had a lot of trouble understanding my diagnosis. forums hav helped w lot thru hearing other peoples stories...