Have you been told by a health care professional that you have BPD or that Emotional Intensity Disorder is something you could have?

I know it's hard. It was scary and something I didn't want to admit to having. It's not something I ever expected. I bet it's not something you expected either.

I knew that my inner experiences didn't match with a lot of other people's and it took a long time before I found a diagnosis that made sense. Even now, some days I wish I didn't have it or know about it, but once you know for sure, you can then focus on your own steps to recovery.

I suggest you put aside some time when your mind's in a good place to explore the symptoms. I thoroughly recommend Rosie Cappuccino and her book Talking About BPD for the most compelling and non judgemental account of the nine criteria. The nine criteria can be used to identify the likelihood of Borderline Personality Disorder and also give you a basic understanding of it.

Has a friend or loved one just revealed to you that they have BPD and you're wondering what it is?

You may be jumping to the conclusion: is there something different with the personality of someone with BPD? When the term was coined by the medical community 'Personality' was synonymous with the 'mind.' Thus BPD was a disorder of the mind.

One of BPD's most common symptoms are unstable or intense emotions, which is why it has in more recent years also become known as Emotional Intensity Disorder.

Welcome to Borderline, I am Fine, a new site dedicated to providing real life support, experiences and resources for those struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Have you recently been diagnosed and are looking to find more information?

No doubt you've had a scary time trawling through the internet. BPD is one of the most stigmatised mental health diagnoses today. Give yourself a break.

This website aims to answer some of your questions and give you real life insight into someone with BPD.

In some of my blogs I aim to explore my experiences and emotions as part of my recovery as well as helping you to ask important questions and giving some helpful tips. Maybe knowing that someone else has had a similar experience may help you to know you're not alone.

The only success story that matters now is your own. Be gentle with yourself.