Cycle 15 - Video 1 - Smarter Than BPD Quiz

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.