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Xannie, Mo, Darren, Céline, and Katja continue their conversation from Wednesday on splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Today, The Bunch discuss their top tips for managing splitting effectively.

Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD & Disordered Eating. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode today!
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Want to meet us in person? Xannie, Alex, Georgette and Hak Ja will be at the Emotions Matter Walk for BPD in NYC on Sunday June 2nd!More about Emotions Matter: https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/Register for the Walk for BPD: https://givebutter.com/c/WalkforBPD2024
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About Us:
The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer:

Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Join us in this captivating episode as Xannie, Mo, Darren, Céline, and Katja delve into the experience of splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder. The Bunch discuss what splitting is, how it affects their emotions, and the duration of its impact. They also open up about the significant challenges they've faced due to splitting and offer words of encouragement to those currently struggling. Stay tuned for Friday's episode where they'll reveal their top tips for managing splitting in BPD. Don't miss out on this insightful journey towards resilience and growth!


About our Sponsor:Emotions Matter, is a non-profit organization founded in 2025 with a mission to support, educate and advocate for people impacted by borderline personality disorder.Join Emotions Matter at their 6th Annual Walk for BPD on Sunday June 2nd in NYC. You can come in person or join the walk virtually!Emotions Matter depends on financing from the BPD Walk to continue offering its programs at no cost to people with BPD.  Your gift will allow people to get free support when they need it most. More about Emotions Matter: https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/Register for the Walk for BPD: https://givebutter.com/c/WalkforBPD2024
Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD & Disordered Eating. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode today!
https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨

🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

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About Us:
The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer:

Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Xannie and Alex sit down with Dr. Lois Choi-Kain to talk in-depth about what we currently know about BPD Recovery and Treatment! Dr. Choi-Kain is the Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital, and an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

In this Episode:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:43 - Why Relationships take Longer to Improve
00:06:08 - Self Compassion and Stress
00:07:30 - Being Human & Rate of Relapse in BPD
00:09:52 - BPD & Avoidant tendencies
00:13:15 - How Relationships Help BPD Recovery
00:15:24 - Recovery Rates in BPD
00:22:38 - Thoughts on The Clinical Definition of Recovery
00:27:51 - What is Good Psychiatric Management?
00:33:43 - How Work/Meaningful Activity Helps BPD Recovery
00:42:41 - Why it's Important to Have Relationships of Varying Intensity
00:51:00 - Don't Wait to Feel OK to Live Your Life
00:53:55 - Over-focus on Safety at the Expense of Learning.
00:56:24 - Differentiating Between Self Harm as Coping and True Risk to Life.

🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨

🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

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About Us:
The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer:

Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

Have you struggled with setting boundaries or asking for what you want in an effective way? This episode is for you! Lena shares her wisdom as a DBT therapist, teaching you how to use the DEAR MAN skill for interpersonal effectiveness.The DEAR MAN skill is a powerful technique used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals effectively communicate their needs, set boundaries, and assertively make requests. It is an acronym that stands for:D - Describe the situation objectively.E - Express your feelings and opinions about the situation.A - Assertively ask for what you want or need.R - Reinforce the benefits or positive outcomes of your request.M - Stay mindful and focused on your goal.A - Appear confident and maintain good body language.N - Negotiate and be willing to find a compromise if needed.By using the DEAR MAN skill, individuals can enhance their communication skills and improve their ability to navigate difficult situations while maintaining self-respect and healthy relationships.
🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨

🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

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About Us:
The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer:

Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

In response to some of your comments on last week's episode, Xannie, Solène and Jack come together to discuss over apologizing with BPD. They share their experiences with over apologizing, cover the importance of self respect, as well as their top tips for finding balance in the context of making amends.

Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about Splitting. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode Now!
https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨

🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

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About Us:
The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer:

Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Sometimes its good to take a break from the hard work of BPD recovery and just be silly! Having a tough moment? Try watching this video as a distraction until your emotions are at a level that's easier to handle. Want an extra level of distraction? This episode features a drawing game! Grab a pen and some paper, and draw along!

🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨

🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch

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About Us:
The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer:

Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹