Dec 1, 2023 · I feel like I have to mask myself as normal and hide any trace of bpd to exist in society, its only when im alone I can take the mask off. I can cry and scream as loud as I want and not worry about scaring anyone. It comes down to finding a balance of masking and being our authentic selves.

Jul 23, 2024 · Masking BPD involves hiding the symptoms of borderline, such as emotional volatility and impulsive behavior due to perceived rejection or abandonment, to fit into social norms. It's an adaptive strategy to avoid rejection and criticism, but it comes at a cost.

Jul 22, 2013 · The presence of The Chameleon is often one of the main obstacles to effective initial treatment and diagnosis of BPD, as it affects the interaction between patient and doctor, and can mask the disorder itself.

Jun 1, 2022 · Megan Glosson shares the ways she has masked her borderline personality disorder symptoms due to the stigma and fear of being misunderstood.

Nov 18, 2022 · With my replacement, it took two weeks. The thing is, it's not important when the mask first slipped off. It's about the percentage of time spent with it on vs off. This chart does a nice job of showing the problem: https://i.redd.it/bhblkredd9w51.png. The highs are high, yes.

May 6, 2023 · Emotional detachment is a common core feature of quiet BPD. Instead of feeling everything intensely, they may feel nothing at all. Emotional detachment in quiet BPD is often linked to...

I was recently diagnosed with BPD and I want to know more info from real people about how do you mask? Meaning what are some things you have to do in order to hide the fact you have a mental illness so stigmatized. It might help me realize the ways i’ve been masking and such…

Sep 25, 2024 · A man with borderline personality disorder (BPD) shares what it’s like to have unstable identity struggles.

The Truth Behind The Masks of BPD. A look at the reality of healing from BPD. Recovery can only take place when a borderline is prepared to deal in truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The truth is often walled in and hidden behind the many masks of BPD.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder that can affect the way you think, feel and act. Quiet BPD is a term sometimes used when someone masks their BPD symptoms. Discover some symptoms of quiet BPD and learn about some factors that can …