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How to be a friend to someone with borderline personality disorder.

This was one of the most important questions I sought answers for today. It can be difficult sifting through the range of

opinions found across medical journals, blogs, and podcasts, but everything I’ve explored so far seems to be in agreement

that the best ways to serve a friend with borderline personality disorder are to validate their emotions, identify their triggers,

and encourage professional help both for their benefit and as a boundary to protect yourself.

It turns out the best way to be a friend to someone with borderline personality disorder is to simply be a good friend.

I have already endured the distressing trial of convincing Paz to live, but now it’s time for the Begin Days to help him reclaim

a future that felt so lost he was desperate to die. I hope my plan will help get his life back on track.