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Category: MENTAL HEALTH

All things mental health, spirituality, coping, and more!

The Selfishness of Suicide

Posted on 18/05/2022 by Maria

I’ve often been faced with declarations that frown upon people calling those that committed or are prone to committing suicide selfish. In this article, I will give you my view and some of my reasons for them. WARNING: This article contains talk of self-harm, suicide, etc. Why should I have a say in the matter?…

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Breaking the habit of Borderline Procrastination

Posted on 01/05/2022 by Maria

This time I would like to talk about my habit of getting distracted and avoiding all the things that need to be done – Sometimes even things that I want to do, such as writing! While it is definitely procrastination in parts, it is also due to my borderline mind that I keep doing it….

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Streaming with Borderline Personality Disorder

Posted on 22/04/2022 by Maria

In this post, I would like to talk about some of the hurdles I’ve come across during our streaming sessions. For those that don’t yet know, we (my husband and I) actually started streaming our gaming evenings on Twitch some time ago. The Public Space I think most of us know that being in a…

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Musics effect on the mind

Posted on 13/04/2022 by Maria

There’s no doubt in my mind that music and sounds, in general, affect us all on some level. It can be used to trigger certain moods or to ponder on things, even for meditation purposes. How does it get a hold of my spongey Borderline mind? Let’s find out. The power of sound During the…

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One Borderline’s Twisted Body Image

Posted on 02/02/202230/03/2022 by Maria

In this post, I will take a look at how I view myself through the Borderline’s eyes, and how my relationship with my body has developed since I started my healing journey. DISCLAIMER: This post talks about topics related to eating disorders and self-harm. My Background For those who are just coming to this blog,…

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Tripple Threat of Triggers

Posted on 12/01/202230/03/2022 by Maria

In this post, I will talk a little bit about my Triple Threat of Triggers, the TTT, also known as vulnerabilities. These three things have been present throughout my Borderline journey, for better and for worse.  DISCLAIMER: Contains talk of substance abuse, eating disorders, etc. Blessed intoxication As many of you may know, BPD (Borderline…

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The Void

Posted on 29/12/202130/03/2022 by Maria

The other day I felt extremely dissociative, and soon after, I fell into a pit in my mind I had never before had the pleasure to observe fully. I would like to do my best to depict that state I was in, the state I have since then started calling “The Void”. What is The…

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What it was like to be 130 KG

Posted on 23/10/202130/03/2022 by Maria

Sometimes things go sideways for us – a high-achieving girl competing in swimming turns into a depressed, even lazy, couch potato. When my mental health started to twindle, my physical wellness went with it. I gained kilos to the point of not being able to move due to the issues weight can bring with it….

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5 Borderline Limits I had in 2020

Posted on 26/07/202130/03/2022 by Maria

We all have limits, whether imposed on us by ourselves or others. In the year 2020, I had several critical things that I could not cope with, no matter what. Things that made me fall into panic and Borderline episodes of rage and mania, fear and defense. This post will give you a glimpse at…

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Why I started hating my Birthday

Posted on 18/07/202130/03/2022 by Maria

In this post, I would like to talk a little bit about the magic of birthdays, or rather the lack thereof.  My childhood is colored by my mother’s amazing cakes, yet, the celebrations turned into a time of discomfort and anxiety as I grew older. DISCLAIMER: This post contains descriptions that may trigger people with…

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Maria Vana
Wordsmithing Housewife
A Wife, Writer, and Creator tackling life with Borderline Personality Disorder.
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