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The Cycle of Guilt and Self-Blame: What’s Really Going On 🔄

The Cycle of Guilt and Self-Blame: What’s Really Going On 🔄

The Cycle of Guilt and Self-Blame: What’s Really Going On 🔄Sami Ward
Published on: 05/09/2025

If there’s one emotion that seems to follow my daughter everywhere, it’s guilt. Guilt for saying no. Guilt for struggling. Guilt for not being able to do what others find easy. Even guilt for feeling guilty.

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Why Overwhelm Feels Like Drowning (and How to Spot It Early) 🌊

Why Overwhelm Feels Like Drowning (and How to Spot It Early) 🌊

Why Overwhelm Feels Like Drowning (and How to Spot It Early) 🌊Sami Ward
Published on: 29/08/2025

When you hear the word “overwhelm”, it probably makes you think of a busy day at work, a long to-do list, or too many things happening at once. Stressful, yes — but usually manageable. For someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Complex PTSD, “overwhelm” is a completely different experience. It doesn’t feel like juggling too many balls. It feels like drowning.

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