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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if your use of sex as self-harm sabotaging your relationships?
Many individuals with symptoms of mental health disorders engage in self-harming behaviors, including physical self-mutilation and a lesser-known behavior called "sex as self-harm." In this episode, we dive deep into the link between mental health and intimacy, exploring why people engage in self-harming behaviors and how they impact relationships. We discuss sexual impulsivity, promiscuity, and childhood sexual abuse, as well as the importance of self-love in recovery. We also examine the role that attachment trauma plays in the development of self-harming sexual behaviors across various mental health disorder labels. Join us as we unpack this complex and often misunderstood topic.
Topics Covered:
• What is "sex as self-harm," and why is it important to talk about?
• The link between mental health disorders and self-harming behaviors
• How childhood sexual abuse and early sexual exposure can contribute to self-harming sexual behaviors
• Understanding sexual impulsivity, preoccupation, and promiscuity
• The impact of "high risk" sexual behaviors on mental health
• Cultivating self-love in recovery
• The core issues of sex and intimacy: impulsivity and victimization
• The connection between drinking and impulsive sexual behaviors
• How sex as self-harm can be a mask for self-hatred
• The role of attachment trauma in the development of self-harming sexual behaviors
Join us as we shed light on this important topic and offer insights into how to begin healing from the pain and trauma of self-harming sexual behaviors.
Resources mentioned:
Article: Sexual Behavior in Borderline Personality by Randy A. Sansone and Lori A. Sansone
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