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What are self-destructive beliefs compared to in the text?
What are self-destructive beliefs compared to in the text?
What emotional struggles may people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) face?
What emotional struggles may people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) face?
What can self-destructive beliefs lead to in people with BPD?
What can self-destructive beliefs lead to in people with BPD?
What is the result of releasing self-destructive beliefs?
What is the result of releasing self-destructive beliefs?
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What is emotional neglect in childhood linked to in the text?
What is emotional neglect in childhood linked to in the text?
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What can self-destructive beliefs lead to in terms of actions?
What can self-destructive beliefs lead to in terms of actions?
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What is necessary to release self-destructive beliefs?
What is necessary to release self-destructive beliefs?
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What is the result of attempting to change self and beliefs without proper guidance?
What is the result of attempting to change self and beliefs without proper guidance?
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What do self-destructive beliefs provide according to the text?
What do self-destructive beliefs provide according to the text?
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What can overreactions in people with BPD be viewed as by others?
What can overreactions in people with BPD be viewed as by others?
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What are self-destructive beliefs formed from according to the text?
What are self-destructive beliefs formed from according to the text?
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What is necessary to develop emotional skills and awareness to work through self-destructive beliefs according to the text?
What is necessary to develop emotional skills and awareness to work through self-destructive beliefs according to the text?
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Study Notes
Understanding Self-Destructive Beliefs in Borderline Personality Disorder
- Beliefs about oneself, others, and the world are formed from various sources and can become unconscious addictions.
- Self-destructive beliefs provide a false sense of security and can result in dysfunctional behaviors and emotional neglect.
- People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) may struggle with emotions such as guilt, shame, and fear of abandonment due to childhood experiences and lack of emotional awareness.
- Self-destructive beliefs can lead to overreactions to high-intensity invisible/emotional pain, resulting in further emotional distress.
- Overreactions are typical in people with BPD and can be viewed as irrational by others.
- Self-destructive beliefs can be compared to computer viruses that infect and corrupt the human "software."
- Self-destructive beliefs can lead to harmful actions such as avoiding necessary connections or giving away personal power.
- Releasing self-destructive beliefs involves learning to process emotions and adjust thoughts through repeated practice.
- Proper guidance is necessary to develop emotional skills and awareness to work through self-destructive beliefs.
- Without proper guidance, attempts to change self and belief can feel like "going to war with oneself."
- Letting go of self-destructive beliefs can result in improved human functioning and better relationships with others.
- Emotional neglect in childhood can lead to the development of self-destructive beliefs, and learning emotional skills can help release them.
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