Tami's Articles

Recovering Your True Self: It's All About You AND All About Others
Sometimes managing the symptoms of our disorder takes such a toll on our energy levels, that we get out of habit of giving. Likewise, we can lose sight of just who we are, what we love, and how to look out for ourselves. This article gives you practical exercises on getting you back in the swing of giving to others, which builds your self-esteem, while also considering your own needs in ways you may have neglected.

Could it be Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Statistics on BPD and questions you can ask yourself or a loved to see if they might be exhibiting symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder.

How It Feels To Be Inside My Brain
Tami wrote this article very early on in her recovery. She really believes that speaking to the biological manifestation of this disorder has helped so many family members and partners understand that this truly is a very difficult way to live, and she saw how a little compassion went a long way in helping to soothe the torment of those with BPD. The incredible news is that Tami no longer feels this way.  Though she, of course and gratefully so, is still more deeply emotional than most, she can remain much calmer in all interactions.

Congratulations! It's Just Borderline Personality Disorder!
Borderline Personality Disorder, so often misunderstood, is actually a very positive thing to be diagnosed with. Once you figure out this is why you are having distressing life experiences and can actually do something about it, life gets much, much better than you ever could have imagined!  This article outlines a little bit more of the good news surrounding a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.

How In The World Can I Help Her/Him?!?!?!?
Once you figure out that your loved one may indeed have Borderline Personality Disorder, there are pro-active things you can do to start the healing and help turn the whole dynamic around. Many things go squarely against conventional wisdom. Read on for the top tips on how to help someone with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Excerpt from "Self Help for Managing the Symptoms of BPD"
Read this excerpt from the book, "Self Help for Managing the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder" where Tami discusses the concept of "splitting", or black and white thinking, and how it fits in with the rest of the symptoms. She also offers enormously beneficial tips on managing the very real (though maybe not understood) fears of abandonment which are integral to having this disorder.

Excerpt from "Helping Someone You Love (Finally and Completely) Recover From Borderline Personality Disorder!"
Though addressed to those helping someone with BPD, those with the disorder will also find familiarity and comfort in Tami's story. She takes the readers through the brutal days of her suicide attempts and a custody battle, all the way through to creating a new and beautiful life -- not despite of, but because of, her disorder. This is a positive, hopeful, must-read for all those who have, or care about someone with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Twelve Good Mood Builders of Christmas
During the holidays, and beyond, it is important to keep up our spirits! Tami's book, Self Help for Managing the Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, is packed full of tips on healthy things we can do to take care of ourselves. After all, this is what recovery is all about -- getting better, little step by little step! She hopes you will enjoy these practical ideas to pamper yourself and create your own Happy Holidays!

Happy Thoughts
You truly can change your entire life by changing your thoughts. This is how Tami recovered from Borderline Personality Disorder -- by working every day on changing her thoughts. And that's how she stays healthy today. This article helps sheds light on this age-old mystery and refers to a well-loved classical song that speaks to this very theory.

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Video: Tami Green's Testimony to Members of Congress and Their Staff
Tami once walked the halls of Congress, looking just like everyone else, lobbying and supporting her favorite causes. She went on to marry and raise a family, all the while secretly suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder. In her moving and poignant testimony to Members of Congress and their staffs, she describes her intimate struggle with the disorder, which eventually caused her to lose everything she loved, and the recovery that eventually led her to total wellness and a crusade to help others understand BPD recovery.

Video: Tami Green Receives Standing Ovation at BPD Symposium
Social workers, psychiatrists, therapists, family members and consumers gathered together at a BPD Symposium to hear the nation's top experts deliver cutting edge research on Borderline Personality Disorder recovery. Tami Green added her personal and moving account of her profound and painful experience with this illness and her eventual road to health. She brought the audience to tears and a standing ovation, a rarity at an NEA-BPD sponsored event such as this.

Dear Tami - Q and A

BPD Research