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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episode 11: 11. So You've Got BPD. Now What? (Navigating Stigma & Toxic Social Media Content) (Ft. Mel)
This is part TWO of my conversation with BPD advocate Melanie Goldman. For the best experience and to hear the full context of the interview, I recommend first listening to episode 10. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to practice as a therapist and open a center for others suffering from BPD.
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Below is a breakdown of the subjects Mel and I cover during part two of our conversation:
• Desperately seeking a diagnosis (thinking that we can't begin healing until we get a "formal" BPD diagnosis)
• Toxic BPD subreddits (avoiding rabbit hole of forums)
• The importance of critical thinking skills when navigating different BPD resources (how the media use fear and manipulation techniques)
• BPD morning routine hacks to start the day
• Processing big feelings and emotional trauma
• Inner child work (reconnecting to what used to bring us joy)
• The negative impact social media can have on BPD recovery and the importance of social media detox time
• Parasocial relationships (how getting caught up in them can hurt us)
• The harm caused by pursuing validation through social media
• The art of radical acceptance and its role in recovery from borderline personality disorder
• When to tell the people we love we have BPD
• How friends and family members can support their loved ones with BPD
• BPD relationships (navigating the ups and downs
Follow Mel on Instagram @mindovermelanie
Links to resources mentioned in today's episode:
Book | "Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir" by Marsha Linehan
Netflix Documentary | The Social Dilemma
YouTube Video | Doing "The Work" with Byron Katie
YouTube Video | Releasing Emotional Pain - Tapping with Brad Yates
YouTube Video | Does Shaking Heal Trauma?
Book | The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
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