#eupd

Are you aged 18+ and diagnosed with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder/Borderline Personality Disorder?

Researchers at University College London are looking for participants for an anonymous online study exploring:

• Neurodivergent traits (autism & ADHD)

• Trauma-related symptoms (PTSD/CPTSD)

🧠 One online questionnaire

⏱ Takes approximately 20–25 minutes

🔒 Completely anonymous

💬 No interviews required

Your participation will improve our understanding of overlapping experiences in people with EUPD/BPD and inform future research and clinical practice. There are no interviews, and participants are not required to describe traumatic events. Participation is voluntary, completely anonymous, and you may stop at any time before submitting your responses.

I know that this scene is about Shadow grappling with the fact he has alien DNA, but I feel like his thoughts in this scene are relatable to people with conditions like autism, BPD and NPD (not an exhaustive list) who struggle with feeling and being treated like an outcast or monster at times. For some, it’s because we struggle to operate in a world not designed for us. For others, it’s fighting against all the negative perceptions society has of us.

Shadow sees himself as a monster. But Maria assures him that just because he expresses himself differently, that doesn’t make him evil. I feel like especially for people who struggle with empathy, this really hits home. People often assume that people who struggle with empathy, whether cognitive or emotional, are heartless. And for those with personality disorders, they’re often treated as if they are abusive or manipulative just because of the disorder they have, even though people with said disorders are victims of trauma and abuse themselves.

I hope you all have a Maria in your lives. And if not, please remember that it’s your actions that define you, not your neurotype or disorder. If you struggle with socialising, or emotional regulation, or empathy, you’re not a monster. You’re strong for living in a world that so often seems to outcast and insult you. You’re strong for choosing to be as kind as you can be, even though so many people refuse to show that common courtesy in return. Even when you can’t be strong, you are not a monster.

I am obsessed with them and they work at managing my EUPD and Bipolar breakdowns so well. In fact with my sensory room and soft toys I have gone 3 months without crisis or a breakdown. My emotional regulation, although a daily thing to manage, has been on point. I recently started carrying this lanyard around with me.