Cycle 15 - Video 2 - Smarter Than BPD Quiz

Identifying Quiet BPD: 6 Clues to Look Out For

• Quiet BPD is an internalizing subtype of borderline personality disorder, characterized by intense fear of abandonment, shame, self-loathing, people-pleasing, and internal feelings of anger and anxiety.
• Mood swings are a common trait of quiet BPD, but they tend to be internal rather than external, so it's important to pay attention to your internal dialogue and the thoughts and emotions you're feeling.
• People pleasing to a fault is another indication of quiet BPD, often stemming from a fawning response learned in childhood, where it felt safer to give abusers what they wanted than to fight back or run away.
• Self-blame is a common experience for most people, but for those with quiet BPD, it's almost an immediate response, often taking responsibility for things that are not their fault and ruminating on feelings of unworthiness and guilt.
• Fearing emotional intimacy and abandonment is another indication of quiet BPD, making it difficult to maintain healthy and sustainable relationships, often resulting in a push-pull dynamic of wanting closeness but then pushing others away out of fear.
• Suppressing emotions is a coping mechanism for many with quiet BPD, often learned in childhood as a way to survive and not be a burden to others, making it difficult to understand and express emotions and leading to confusion between sadness and anger.
• High functioning is a common trait of quiet BPD, meaning that individuals are able to hold down jobs and engage in normal social interactions, but this often comes at the cost of mental exhaustion and anxiety when alone.
• It's important to note that these clues are not a definitive diagnosis, and seeking proper diagnosis and treatment from a licensed mental health professional is necessary.
• Quiet BPD is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, so it's important to educate oneself and seek appropriate help.
• Kayla, the speaker in the video, has a YouTube channel where she releases new videos every Monday about all things BPD for those who want to learn more.
• Quad BPD is one of the four subtypes of borderline personality disorder, characterized by internalizing symptoms rather than externalizing.
• The video provides helpful insights into identifying and understanding quiet BPD, but it's important to approach this information with caution and seek professional help for proper diagnosis and treatment.