Borderline personality disorder often means intense emotions that shift quickly, a deep fear of abandonment, and relationships that can feel like they swing between very close and falling apart. It's exhausting to live with, and it's often misunderstood, including by people who've been diagnosed with it.
Therapists supporting clients with BPD frequently draw on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which builds skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and communicating in relationships without them feeling so high-stakes. The work is about giving you more room between what you feel and what you do next.
Shift Collab, Toronto, Ontario, Canada