Note: This is an OG episode of BFTB. For some of my older episodes, I’ve decided to archive them and make them available only for Premium Submarines. Enjoy this throwback episode.Original episode description: If you identify with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (also known as BPD or EUPD), it’s likely you’ve heard of “splitting.” Splitting is a defense mechanism that causes a person to view something or someone in ‘black and white’ terms (i.e., “all good” or “all bad.) This episode is part one in a three-part deep dive series on BPD splitting behaviors. If you identify with BPD, it’s likely you’re not conscious of when you’re splitting or why it happens. This can be a very painful and isolating experience. By listening to this series, you'll finally become aware of these self-sabotaging patterns and become better connected to yourself and those around you...
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the radical therapist: silent screams from the asylum [preview]
In this exclusive preview of the fourth episode of our eye-opening multi-part series exploring the book "The Radical Therapist," we dive into an intimate and revealing letter from an anonymous person who refers to themselves as "C.B.", who recounts their harrowing experiences in various mental hospitals during the 1960s and 70s. This episode is an unflinching look at the impact of institutionalization on mental health and personal autonomy.
This powerful narrative explores:
- The profound loss of purpose and meaning leading to mental health disintegration.
- The destructive cycle of dependency fostered by psychiatric facilities, stripping patients of autonomy and motivation.
- The paradoxical rewards for 'sickness' in the hospital setting, promoting acting out for attention and care.
- The dehumanizing experiences of psychiatric treatment, including invasive searches, withheld information, and forced labor.
- The alarming use of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) without proper consent or understanding of its consequences.
- The deep stigma attached to mental illness, complicating reintegration into society and magnifying feelings of isolation.
- The often condescending and defensive nature of interactions with psychiatrists, leading to further alienation and frustration.
C.B.'s account sheds light on the profound challenges faced within mental health institutions and the urgent need for compassionate, patient-centered approaches.
This episode invites us to reflect on the historical treatment of mental illness and question how far we have come in understanding and addressing these complex issues.
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