Lopez-Villatoro JM 1*, Palomares N 1,2,3, Díaz-Marsá M 3,4 and Carrasco JL 3,4ġInstituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), Avenida del Profesor Martín Lagos, SpainĢDepartment of Personality, Evaluation and Clinical Psychology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, SpainģCentro de Investigación en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Hospital Gregorio Marañón, SpainĤDepartment of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Univesidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain Watch this video to learn more about what drew Karen Mae Vister to write on the More than Borderline blog.RESEARCH ARTICLE | VOLUME 5, ISSUE 8 | OPEN ACCESS DOI: 10.23937/2378-3656/1410227īorderline Personality Disorder with Psychopathic Traits: A Critical Review It's going to be one wild ride, but with your support, we can make a profound impact. Together, we will navigate the complexities and find strength in our shared experiences. Join me on this empowering journey of self-discovery and growth, where I'll delve into the nuances behind symptoms and provide valuable tips and tricks to overcome the hurdles that come along with mental illness. Stick around as I share my experiences, triumphs, and lessons learned on the road to recovery from BPD. Karen Mae Vister's Plan for the 'More than Borderline' BlogĪnd that is just the beginning of the story. My suicidal thoughts had reached a breaking point, and I knew I couldn't keep going down that path. Graduating college left me feeling lost and anxious about the future. That's when I made the brave decision to seek psychiatric treatment for BPD. I dreaded the idea of being alone, and if I didn't have a new project or obsession to distract me, my mind would go to some pretty dark places. I graduated from college, had a partner by my side, and seemed to have it all together. Borderline Personality Disorder Requires Treatment for Karen Mae Vister So, for a significant stretch of five years, I played the role of a resilient soldier, convinced I could power through on my own. Mental illness wasn't a topic that resonated deeply with my family, and understanding the necessary steps to heal from a complex disorder like BPD was a struggle. Growing up in a vibrant Filipino household posed unique challenges when it came to seeking treatment. In fact, when I first received my diagnosis at 21, I found myself resisting it. I'm proud to say that I've overcome those specific challenges.
With time, treatment, and plenty of determination, I've managed to tame the intensity of those symptoms.īack in the day, I checked off all the criteria, even battling with dark thoughts and self-harm.
Karen Mae Vister's Journey Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder But this blog isn't about dwelling on the struggles it's about shining a light on the path to recovery and breaking down the stigma surrounding BPD. Out of the BPD criteria, I've experienced my fair share of chronic emptiness, emotional roller coasters, and desperate efforts to avoid feeling abandoned. I'm Karen Mae Vister, and I'm overjoyed to be the new author of More than Borderline. Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) hasn't been a walk in the park for me.
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