Editorial Illustrations – DOXA Journal “BPD Can’t Be Treated, and You Shouldn’t Date People With ...

Editorial Illustrations – DOXA Journal “BPD Can’t Be Treated, and You Shouldn’t Date People With ...Editorial Illustrations – DOXA Journal “BPD Can’t Be Treated, and You Shouldn’t Date People With ...

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Ira Grebenshchikova

• Oct 15

Editorial Illustrations – DOXA Journal

“BPD Can’t Be Treated, and You Shouldn’t Date People With It?”

This project features a cover illustration and two supporting images created for an article in DOXA, an independent Russian online magazine. The article aims to debunk common myths about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) — including the harmful assumptions that it’s untreatable or that people with BPD can’t build relationships.

I created the illustrations in Procreate, working in my own expressive style. The visual language reflects emotional tension, fragility, and inner complexity — supporting the article’s goal of offering a more compassionate and honest perspective.

Each illustration is hand-drawn with a focus on symbolism and mood, balancing softness with sharp emotional undertones.