Living with BPD can mean experiencing emotions and reactions that feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or hard to explain. Intense feelings like anger, jealousy, fear, or sadness can take over quickly, and symptoms like splitting, urges, or emotional outbursts can follow. None of this means you are “broken” or “bad”. It means your nervous system and emotions are working in overdrive.

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This section is here to help you understand your emotional experiences and learn ways to navigate them. You’ll find:

• Explanations of common BPD experiences like rage, jealousy, and splitting

• Guidance for managing urges and emotional reactions

• Tips for emotional regulation and coping in the moment

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For step-by-step strategies and DBT exercises, check out the Skills & Tools page, which is all about practical techniques like grounding, distress tolerance, and crisis planning.

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Managing your emotions is a skill that takes practice, patience, and self-compassion. These resources are here to guide you through the process.