When you are in a state of anxiety or depression, it's easy to think about drinking, smoking, or doing something reckless. Sometimes...

Can crystals heal borderline personality disorder? First why such a big fuss over a rock? Victoria Beckham carries one in her purse....

They glitter, they relax you, bringing your heart rate down and centering your nervous system. They are cute and simple, yet effective....

Many of us are in limbo. We want to love ourselves but we are constantly waiting for the ideal friends to surround us, the ideal partner...

Making decisions can be filled with anxiety. Some people get so stressed about making the wrong choice that they become indecisive. Then...

Life can be challenging and stressful. Sometimes negative experiences happen one after the other. Sometimes people say things that can...

The word dialetical in dialectical behavior therapy stands for two opposing things, change and acceptance. There ideally should be a...

Sometimes when we get in a challenging situation, whether it may be us making a mistake at work, missing our flight, or being yelled at...

What does compassion mean to you? Does it go hand in hand with connection or are they both seperate entities? The following is a...

Self awareness is valid for building and maintaining relationships, staying positive, and achieving your goals. Being self aware involves...

Confused? Dysregulation of self is a baffling state which includes the symptoms of identity disturbance, chronic feelings of emptiness...

The words we tell ourselves even if they are through thought, are powerful. In fact, what you tell yourself is more powerful than what's...

Another excellent DBT distress tolerance skill that helps with managing crises is IMPROVE the moment. IMPROVE is an acronym that can help...

DBT's TIPP is my favorite skill in distress tolerance. It is to be used as a last resort so it will stay effective in times of crisis and...

We all know the 5 senses, touch, taste, see, smell, and hear. But did we know that they can help us in crisis? It sounds simple, but by...

#borderlinepersonalitydisorder #dbt #skills ACCEPTS is an acronym for a distress tolerance technique that involves distracting yourself....

A lot of people might not know this, but the borderline is one of the narcissist's favorite snacks. Think about who a narcissist sees as...

Studies believe that no matter how smart a person is or how simple-minded, their success comes down to one thing; self-discipline....

Every goal requires little daily steps in order to get there and when you keep yourself busy you typically feel better than when you are...

Many people with mood disorders also struggle with food. Breaking a dependency on food is a bit like breaking a smoking habit or any...