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People with BPD often feel emotions very deeply and may find it hard to regulate them, leading to intense ups and downs in mood and relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPD is not a character flaw or a choice \u2014 it\u2019s a condition rooted in both biological and environmental factors. With the right understanding and support, people with BPD can and do find relief from and reduction of symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I know if I have BPD? 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Is it because of my childhood or trauma?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research suggests BPD arises from a combination of factors \u2014 genetics, brain chemistry, and life experiences, including trauma or chronically invalidating environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s common for people with BPD to have experienced painful or confusing relationships growing up, but not everyone with BPD has a history of trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What matters most is understanding what shaped you, not blaming yourself or others. Healing is a practice of learning new ways to manage emotions and relationships in the present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can people with BPD get better? Does it go away by itself?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 people with BPD <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> get better. While there are individuals who recover and no longer meet criteria for BPD, there are many others who learn to manage ongoing symptoms in a way that leads them to live a meaningful life. Recovery doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you never experience symptoms again; instead it means you gain tools, stability, and confidence to manage them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is some evidence that BPD symptoms improve with time in some individuals, especially after the brain finishes developing around age twenty-five.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence-based treatments like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and other skills-based approaches can lead to major improvements. Many people experience full remission of symptoms over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to see a therapist or psychiatrist? 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While there\u2019s no medication that directly treats BPD itself, some people find medication helps with certain symptoms, mood swings, anxiety, depression or sleep, and successfully utilize medication as part of a larger treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What treatments are available for BPD?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several effective, evidence-based treatments for BPD, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Schema Therapy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These therapies help with emotion regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Finding a therapist trained in one of these approaches can make a big difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What if I can\u2019t afford or access recommended treatments?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While working with a professional is often ideal, low- and no-cost resources exist online and in some areas. You may find online or local support groups, and our website has a number of resources of various kinds that can assist you in understanding and recovering from BPD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What can I do to help myself? What should I be doing now?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wanting to help yourself is a strong first step. Recovery takes time, but small actions can make a significant difference over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Find the right therapist.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for someone trained in <\/span><b>DBT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>MBT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>Schema Therapy <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 these approaches are proven to help people with BPD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Create steady routines.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try to keep regular times for sleep, meals, and daily activities. Simple habits \u2014 like a short walk, journaling, or a calm morning routine \u2014 can make emotions feel more manageable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Practice calming skills.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Deep breathing, grounding through your senses, or naming what you feel can help you ride out intense moments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Stay connected.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reach out to people who make you feel safe and understood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>Be patient with yourself.<\/b><span> Healing is gradual, and every small effort counts. Recovery is not linear, so be kind to yourself if you feel like you\u2019re regressing or plateauing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to do everything at once \u2014 just start where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How can I advocate for myself?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-advocacy starts with understanding your needs and your rights. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about BPD and evidence-based treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate clearly about what helps and what doesn\u2019t<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring someone supportive to appointments if you feel misunderstood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask providers directly if they have experience with BPD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You deserve compassionate, informed care. Advocacy is an act of self-respect \u2014 not confrontation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will people see me differently now?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes people misunderstand BPD due to stigma or misinformation. Learning how to talk about your diagnosis in your own words can help shift those perceptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might choose to share only with people you trust and who make you feel safe. Over time, many people find that as they heal, others see them for their <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growth<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resilience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not just their diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is BPD my whole personality?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. BPD is something you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not who you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your personality is made up of your interests, values, humor, creativity, and relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPD may influence how you experience the world, but it doesn\u2019t define your identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do I tell friends, family, or partners about this?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get to decide how much to share and when. 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Choose a time when you\u2019re calm and when the other person is ready to listen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What do I do when I\u2019m thinking of suicide or self-harm?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in immediate danger, call <\/span><b>911 in the U.S.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>112 in Europe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or go to the nearest emergency department. If you need help but are not in immediate danger, call your therapist or psychiatrist,\u00a0 <\/span><b>988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)<\/b> <b>in the U.S.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.opencounseling.com\/suicide-hotlines\/\"><b>click here<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a list of suicide hotlines in other countries. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable with those numbers, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/anad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/THRIVE-Non-carceral-Resource-List.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here is a list of other resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not alone<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These thoughts are a sign of intense distress \u2014 not weakness. With professional support and coping strategies, these urges can pass and become manageable over time. Keep crisis resources in your phone and share your plan with someone you trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What do I do when I feel like I can\u2019t control my emotions?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with grounding or mindfulness: slow breathing, noticing your senses, or putting your hands under cool water. 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When this happens, focus on staying safe first, trust that there <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people and professionals out there who <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take you seriously, then seek them out and don\u2019t give up until you find them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also write out what you need during a crisis ahead of time (a \u201ccrisis plan\u201d or \u201csafety plan\u201d) to help others understand and respond better in the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why do my symptoms show up most in relationships?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.3)&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#949CA1&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; open_icon_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#79A2E6&#8243; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px|||false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;20px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;rgba(148,156,161,0.5)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background_color__hover=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FA9B1C&#8221; body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationships are emotionally meaningful and activating. 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