Life is Precious – Don’t Waste It!

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Beth McHugh

“Love every day. Each one is so short and they are so few”. This is very powerful quote from Norman Vincent Peale. When I read it, it really pulled me up. While some days may seem to drag and we often spent our lives waiting for certain things to occur, such as holidays, etc, the truth is that life does go quickly and our days here are so few. While Peale’s philosophy is true for all of us, it is especially true for those suffering from various forms of mental illness, particularly severe depression, where days do seem to drag … Continue reading →

Living with a Parent with Borderline Personality Disorder (1)

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Beth McHugh

It’s not easy living with any person who suffers from emotional instability but it is particularly difficult when you are a child in that situation. In fact, even when you are an adult, it can still be difficult to cope with such a parent. This is particularly the case with Borderline Personality Disorder. In Borderline Personality Disorder: Diagnostic Criteria , we looked at the characteristic requirements necessary to be diagnosed with this confronting disorder. Today we look at what it is like to grow up with a parent suffering from this condition. Anna’s mother Claire had shown signs of emotional … Continue reading →