Splitting is 1/9 traits of BPD however it is called Affective Instability. 

Splitting with Borderline Personality Disorder is HARD! Its so much more than anyone can see. It takes both a mental & physical toll on us that lingers. It can weaken our immune system making as more likely to get sick often. We can make ourselves sick in these moments on pure stress alone. Coming out of this state takes time and alot of compassion.

 BPD is complex you need at least 5/9 traits to be considered for BPD. Mental health overlaps a lot, but so does recovery! BPD is currently being studied as a neurodevelopmental disorder - a disorder that is caused by abnormal brain development. Mental illness is not a choice, while there is no "cure" for BPD and no medication that specifically targets any of the 9 traits of BPD there is remission and around 85% of people with BPD reach remission in their life. We are not bad or broken people. Stigmatizing a disorder helps NO ONE, it only hinders future healing. It creates an environment where people fear getting the help they need to form stronger neuropathways in a positive direction. There is no normal, healing is a lifelong journey, work to understand vs. stigmatize. 

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