-“mirroring” -the constant, unconscious change in the person’s ‘self’ as they struggle to fit into their environment, or the people around them -it is, essentially, a fluctuating identity -it is the manifestation of a basic inability or difficulty in establishing a stable sense of self -without diagnosis and treatment, most people are unaware of the …
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Emotions
-each emotion you’ve ever felt exists to serve a purpose -emotion regulation is used to increase positive feelings over time, and as you practice these skills, you will feel more resilient when you experience a negative emotion -the purpose of emotions is to communicate what we’re experiencing to those around us, both verbal and nonverbal …
Radical Acceptance
-it simply means you are acknowledging reality -you are acknowledging what happened or what’s currently happening, because fighting reality only intensifies our emotional reaction -fighting reality only creates suffering; while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional -practicing acceptance actually leads the way to problem solving -it is about saying yes to life, just as it …
What is DBT?
(Dialectical Behavior Therapy) -a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on the psychosocial aspects of therapy, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative relationship, and the development of skills for dealing with highly emotional situations -DBT was created by Marsha Linehan, for the treatment of individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, and has now become the …
Listening to Your Emotions
Bitterness-shows you where you need to heal, where you’re still holding judgements on others and yourself Resentment-shows you where you’re living in the past and not following the present to be as it is Discomfort-shows you that you need to pay attention right now to what is happening, because you’re being given the opportunity to …
BPD Facts
-instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects -severe instability can be seen in their fluctuating views and feelings about themselves, they often feel really good about themselves, their progress, and their futures, to only have a seemingly minor experience turn their world upside-down with plunging self-esteem and depressing hopelessness -marked impulsivity that begins by early …
Building Self-esteem when you have BPD
-some people with BPD have low self-esteem, we were not taught how to value ourselves and celebrate the things we are good at -we may grow up thinking that we suck at everything we do, these kind of thoughts can translate to our feelings -our low self-esteem can impact every decision we make in our …
10 DBT Emotion Regulation Strategies
1 Understanding and Labeling Emotions-simply identifying and naming the emotions you feel, to manage an emotion you must first know what it is 2 Mindfulness-can be described as living your life in the moment instead of being stuck in the past or future, practicing mindfulness helps us become more aware of our thought patterns, our …
What Causes BPD Mood Swings
-one of the more frustrating symptoms of BPD is constant mood swings -all it takes is one single event to send our minds reeling in a totally new emotional direction -those who struggle with BPD find their moods rocketing to extremes and experiencing this reality all day, every day -it can be exhausting to experience …
9 Things You Should Know about BPD
1 We are not untreatable -people with BPD are often considered high-risk because of self-harming and suicidal behavior, in reality BPD has one of the most thorough and successful treatments, DBT. using a foundation of mindfulness and living in the moment, skills taught in DBT are emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance 2 We …
The BPD Group 