Self-harm is the act of harming yourself through cutting or burning and sometimes through self starvation. It is an undesirable effort to cope with emotional problems such as frustration and anger. Many people think that it is an attempt at suicide but this is not the case. Nor is it connected to any cultural ritual. [...]
Are you a parent of an adolescent who experiences their extreme mood swings, addictive and self-destructive behavior, intense and unstable relationships, and black and white thinking? Your child may be suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). And BPD is scary, isn’t it? One moment your child can’t stand to be away from you; they think [...]
Could your child’s explosiveness and impulsive behavior be a sign of borderline personality disorder? Are you often confronted with intense rages, hostility, oversensitivity and overreaction, or self-injurious behavior like cutting, burning, or substance abuse? Are your daughter’s relationships unstable – do friends turn from “soul mates” to worst enemies in the space of hours? Does [...]
