Borderline Articles

Figuring Out Diagnosis

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
I was diagnosed at the age of 16 with Borderline personality disorder and PTSD. I have always struggled with addiction and self injury. I am all over the map and have two doctors telling me different things and I’m not sure where to go. one ...

Need Help Finding Help

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Saturday, August 11th, 2012
hi, i was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, as a result of childhood abuse, i really dont know where to go for help ive searched and searched and there is nothing where i live, i have been in hospital b4 many times for ...

[Video] Is This Depression, Personality Disorder, or Bipolar?

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
Well I'm 19, but I don't feel 19. I have so many things going on in my life that it’s hard to keep up with everything. I’m a full time worker, a full time student and a part time gym rat. I’m also in a ...

This Guy Is Leading Me On & It’s Killing Me Literally

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Sunday, July 1st, 2012
I'm at a loss for what to do as its ruining my life. For about 2 years now I have been totally head over heels over one of my brothers friends. Nearly every one I know tells me that we make a good couple, even ...

[Video] Never Want Treatment With Psychiatrist To End

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Saturday, June 30th, 2012
I am a 56 year-old female. I have been in psychotherapy with a psychiatrist for over 10 years. I have battled depression, anxiety, and have some borderline personality disorder traits. I am so dependent on the relationship with my therapist that I sometimes "create" issues ...

What Might be Wrong with Me?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Monday, June 18th, 2012
I have had many deep rooted issues since birth... Whether it has been issues at home (i.e. Alcoholic parents & Grandparents), raised by Mother's parents while my mother was binge drugging and drinking, consistency of serious health issues at a young age (heart surgery, ...

Is Fiance Mentally Ill?

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
I have been dating my boyfriend (age 31) on and off for almost 3 years. Most of the time we have a very loving, affectionate and deeply connected, positive relationship. However, several times a year we go through shorter periods of extremely rocky times that ...

Is This Normal?

By Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker on Thursday, March 1st, 2012
I'm only 13 years old. I think I am bi-polar but I honestly don't know whats wrong with me. My mom is a single parent,my dad died when I was only 6 months old. Anyways, I am always depressed and sad for no reason. ...

Frustrated — Does This Sound Like Psychosis?

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
I have a complicated history of childhood abuse and mental illness. I take antipsychotic medication and am diagnosed with Borderline PD with some contention as to whether my psychosis(?) is more psychological or biological. I don't hallucinate, my problem is mainly surrounding delusions(?) I ...

How Can I Heal My Friendship?

By Julie Hanks, LCSW on Thursday, December 29th, 2011
I have a friend that I care deeply for. Over the last two years since she has known me I know that I have emotionally been dependent on her. I haven't been as bad at this as I have been in the past but now ...

Partner Dealing with Anger and Depression

By Daniel J. Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP on Friday, November 25th, 2011
My partner and the mother of my child is going through some emotional problems that I do not understand. Today, she vandalized my vehicle and broke a window in our house because I left a soda can on the kitchen counter. She ...

Mom Is Depressed, Bipolar And Delusional

By Kristina Randle, Ph.D., LCSW on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
My mother has been suffering from horrible undiagnosed mental illness for my entire life. She is delusional, having hallucinations, very combative, accusatory, and cannot handle her life. She has been unemployed for a couple years and that has added to the illness breaking her down. ...