Cycle 15 - Video 1 - Smarter Than BPD Quiz

Study Notes

Strategies to Manage Intense Urges in BPD

Common triggers for intense urges in BPD include negative affect, poor self-control, and unstable self-image.
Negative affect includes emotional instability, anxiousness, separation insecurity, and depressive moods.
Acting opposite is a technique used in DBT to manage urges by assessing their justification and responding in an opposite and healthy way.
Poor self-concept and unstable self-image are common in BPD and can lead to chronic feelings of emptiness and dissociative states.
Using the same rating scale, one can rate the intensity of each trigger and identify those that produce stronger urges.
Separating the components of each trigger can help identify what or who activates them and control them better.
Acting opposite can help purge the urge by doing the opposite of maladaptive patterns and building a better sense of self-concept.
Building healthy and adaptive strategies is like ice skating, the more you do it, the better you get at it.
Practicing these skills can be helpful not just during intense urges but also during minor frustrating situations.
Assertiveness can be appropriate when justified, but it's important to assess the situation objectively and avoid the BPD lens distortion.
Success stories of managing BPD can be found in the community tab of the author's channel.
BPD is often misunderstood and stigmatized, and this channel aims to bring clarity and understanding to the disorder.Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
BPD is a condition that can block one's true sense of self.
The condition affects individuals who are otherwise kind, caring, compassionate, artistic, creative, and brilliant.
BPD can cause individuals to struggle with emotional regulation and intense mood swings.
People with BPD may struggle with maintaining stable relationships due to their emotional instability.
The condition can lead to impulsive behaviors, such as substance abuse and self-harm.
Trauma and genetics can contribute to the development of BPD.
Therapy, medication, and self-care can help manage symptoms of BPD.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that is commonly used to treat BPD.
DBT can help individuals with BPD learn skills to regulate their emotions and improve their interpersonal relationships.
It is important for individuals with BPD to seek professional help and support.
Stigma surrounding BPD can prevent individuals from seeking help and support.
Understanding and empathy can help reduce stigma and improve the lives of individuals with BPD.