Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is not just a clinical definition - it is, above all, living in a world of extreme contrasts. In the "Borderline Portrait" project, I try to capture that fragile line between euphoria and despair that defines the daily lives of people struggling with this disorder. It is a visual story of intensity that cannot be put into simple words.
The main theme of my frames is emotional vacillation - sudden changes in mood that can take a person from the heights of happiness to the abyss of deep depression in a split second. Photography allows me to freeze these moments, showing uncertainty about one's identity and goals. Impulsive actions, taken to drown out inner tension, become in this context a dramatic cry for peace.
Borderline is also a constant battle with the fear of rejection. Interpersonal relationships, full of emotional storms and conflicts, are shown here as balancing on the edge. Although the causes of BPD are complex - from genetics to childhood traumas - in my art I focus on the person in the here and now.
Modern psychotherapy, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), offers hope for stabilization. Through "Borderline Portrait," I want to contribute to a better understanding of this disorder. My photos are an invitation to empathy - to see in BPD not only "difficult behavior," but, above all, great sensitivity and strength in the daily struggle for quality of life.
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