Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), is a serious condition. It is also a heavily stigmatized one. BPD is probably among the most stigmatized of mental illnesses, partly because of the myths and stereotypes surrounding it. Some people tend to demonize those with BPD, labeling sufferers as manipulative, unstable, and dangerous individuals with…
Communication Strategies for Borderline Personality Disorder Understanding how to speak with somebody with marginal behavioral condition (BPD) can assist work on your relationship with them by zeroing in on great correspondence. Being in a relationship with someone with BPD poses some unique challenges, but there are ways you can support them while also taking care of yourself….
The road of my life has been long and filled with soaring ups and devastating downs. Today I realize and acknowledge the impact I had on my own life with borderline personality disorder. I felt like I was never good enough and let myself down daily by not being able to fulfill my own expectations. My…
Tony Award-winning producer and filmmaker Nick Demos is on a mission to bring the diagnosis, treatment, and consequences of fibromyalgia to the world’s attention. He has been personally affected by fibromyalgia: his mother, a woman with fibromyalgia, encountered a lack of pain relief, social ramifications, and few answers. He is on a mission to uncover…
Fibromyalgia is known to be a very painful and chronic disease and there are some guidelines for anyone diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Doctors will do a lot of tests and exams that range from some blood tests to every single examination of the symptoms to determine if the person is having fibromyalgia or not. Identifying pressure…
A common feature that most people with fibromyalgia presents is a diffuse pain that affects a large part of the body. This disconcerting symptom is often accompanied by morning stiffness, numbness in the hands and feet, ie tingling and numbness, sleep disturbances and above all a feeling of fatigue and fatigue that accompanies them throughout the…
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and often debilitating condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. For many individuals, conventional treatment options such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and pain relievers provide only partial relief and may cause unwanted side effects. This ongoing challenge has led patients and physicians to explore alternative therapies with…
Fibromyalgia and headaches are two distinct yet frequently overlapping conditions. Many individuals with fibromyalgia experience chronic headaches, including migraines and tension-type headaches. Understanding how these conditions differ and how they relate to one another is essential for better management and treatment. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the central nervous system’s ability to process…
Tiffany Mazars has suffered from fibromyalgia since adolescence. This chronic illness manifests itself through widespread muscle and joint pain throughout the body, but is not diagnosed by any medical examination. So, how can we accept it and talk about it with those around us? Tiffany gives us 5 tips for living better with this invisible…
You may often complain of pain in your shoulders, legs, back, and other parts of your body, but do you have any idea how long the pain lasts? Are you also experiencing other unusual and rare symptoms? Is there any progress at the end of the day? Don’t you think you’re taking your condition for…
