Global Health Mag

Tonight, I share the usual concoction of my mind’s thoughts onto a group of friends who know me well and love me anyway. The panic of forever being alone, the frustration with post-divorce dating, the existential dread and fear of abandonment — all common things for them to hear about. My friend Amiee says the same thing every time I express these thoughts: …

On Sunday, news broke that singer Ariana Grande and comedian Pete Davidson split, calling off their highly publicized romance-turned-engagement. Grande’s ex-boyfriend and rapper, Mac Miller, died of an apparent overdose last month. Davidson has spoken openly about his diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD). When the pair started dating in May, some social media users were quick to say that Grande jumped from one “toxic” relationship to another, implying that folks with …

Suicide. The word alone brings fear and dread to the minds of many. People often think it’s uncomfortable to think or talk about. In recent years, this has changed. With high rates, suicide needs to be discussed. The idea is to prevent or treat suicidal thoughts and actions. To get rid of them. But for some people, this is not …

If you’ve ever dated a narcissist, you’re fully aware of how difficult it is to break off your relationship with them. Those charming, manipulative jerks seem to know just which buttons to press in order to make you feel like you’re the villain for giving up on your union, even after they’ve put you through more levels of emotional hell …

©Image license via Depositphotos Have you ever encountered a narcissist before? Been a victim of one? Then you will want to read this. All of it. Have you been lucky enough to have never had to deal with a narcissist at any point in your life? You’ll still want to read this. All of it. Narcissists are masters of language who use …

Shia LaBeouf’s latest movie, which he wrote while in rehab, is based on LaBeouf’s real-life relationship with his abusive father and the source of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and struggle with alcoholism. • What is PTSD? “Honey Boy” was written by LaBeouf and follows James Lort (played by LaBeouf), a Vietnam veteran and convicted sex offender who struggles with alcoholism and addiction. …

I was in the mental health system for many years before I eventually got what is now my primary diagnosis. It came as a mixed blessing; I finally had an explanation for all my symptoms, which included not having a true sense of identity or knowing who I really was; irrational, severe anger; and self-destructive behaviors such as self-harm. However, the label I …

At the very core of a person with borderline personality disorder (BPD), there is a longing, a yearning, a need to be understood. We are often told we are manipulative, selfish, needy, clingy and that we can never get enough of what we are seeking. It is not manipulation that is our motive. That has always been used to categorize …

When I started this blog it was to remember the good times. I remember when I was scared to admit what was wrong with me. I once wrote an anonymous post on UK Bloggers about developing borderline personality disorder. You see I was scared. Scared about how people would treat me. I had already had people use the “oh but …

To the people who love me with my borderline brain, I’ve been in therapy for seven months now and have only just uttered the dreaded words borderline personality disorder (BPD). This is my attempt at helping you to understand where I’m coming from and why I do the things I do. Here are some things I want my loved ones to know …

It’s hard to explain exactly how it feels to have borderline personality disorder (BPD). For me, it’s almost like you live your life as a different person every single day, and after awhile, you no longer know which one of those people is the “real” you. Some days, you can wake early and you’ve never felt more ready to face the …

Everyone procrastinates. We do it when we would rather watch a movie or read a book than start that work project, when we would rather go out with friends for coffee than start cleaning the house or when we would rather listen to music and relax on the couch than fixing whatever needs to be done around the house. It …

OK, so I’m borderline. What that means is I have a psychological disorder called borderline personality disorder (BPD). I’m not going to delve into what that feels like or what the typical symptoms are. There are some pretty cool posts online that can tell you more about that. Instead, I’m here to talk about borderline crises. So, I’m currently in what …

To anyone falling in love with me and my borderline personality disorder (BPD): Number one: Do not try and change who I am. I am a reckless mess. I’d do anything to just get my way. I will do anything to sabotage myself and even us. Please do not be scared of me. I will destroy myself mentally, physically, emotionally and …

Push and pull. It’s like the classic children’s game tug of war; a rope being pulled in both directions and at any time it could go one way or another. Unfortunately it’s not a game — it’s my illness. BPD…borderline personality disorder. The words themselves fill your mind with uncertainty. Visualize standing at a border somewhere with one foot on either side, knowing …