Borderline Personality Disorder: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

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People navigating BPD symptoms who need compassionate, structured explanations and actionable coping strategies. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: BPD fundamentals — emotional dysregulation, relationships, and DBT-informed coping. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/borderline-personality-disorder-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148787/support.

Episodes

  1. 7h ago

    Borderline Personality Disorder: Building healthier boundaries…

    In this episode of Borderline Personality Disorder: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we explore the push-pull of building healthier boundaries when BPD symptoms intensify daily connections. From the exhaustion of saying yes when you mean no to the fear that any request for space will trigger abandonment, Ava breaks down what gets in the way and shares realistic steps that create lasting change. Key takeaways include: - Spotting early body cues like tension before you agree to something - Using short, direct statements of need instead of long explanations - Checking in with yourself afterward rather than replaying the moment for hours - Repeating boundaries without apology while deciding what contact feels workable These tools turn old patterns into clearer exchanges in friendships, family, and romance. Progress comes through steady practice, not overnight fixes, and draws from real-life patterns many listeners recognize. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at borderline-personality-disorder@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/borderline-personality-disorder-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148787/support

    Borderline Personality Disorder: Building healthier boundaries…

  2. 8h ago

    Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding triggers without shame…

    In this episode of Borderline Personality Disorder: Let's Make Sense Of This Sht, we reframe triggers as valuable data rather than proof that you're too much. Drawing from listener experiences and Marsha Linehan's insights on emotional sensitivity, we explore how sudden mood shifts often signal unmet needs or fears of rejection, even when the situation doesn't warrant it. Instead of spiraling into shame after an intense reaction, learn to treat these moments as opportunities for self-understanding. Practical steps include tracking one trigger daily by noting the situation, feeling, and need involved; inserting a brief pause before responding; and reviewing patterns weekly to spot recurring themes. These small habits turn overwhelming reactions into clearer signals, easing self-criticism over time. Key takeaways: - Triggers connect to past experiences but can be read differently in the moment. - Simple tracking builds awareness without requiring perfection. - Shame fades when focus shifts from "what's wrong with me" to "what does this reveal?" 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at borderline-personality-disorder@senseofthisshit.com. Support the show at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/borderline-personality-disorder-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148787/support

    Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding triggers without shame…

  3. Jul 4

    Navigate Borderline Personality Disorder: Daily coping

    In this episode of Borderline Personality Disorder: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t, we focus on four practical daily coping strategies you can use this week. These tools fit right into ordinary routines and target sudden emotional shifts without extra time or space. Ava shares how small, consistent actions build habits that reduce overwhelm even when triggers hit without warning. Key takeaways: - Quick body check you can do anywhere to notice physical signals early - Short breathing pattern that resets tension and slows buildup - Simple way to name what you feel without judgment to lessen its pull - Brief pause before reacting to strong moments to create room for choice Listeners learn how starting with just one tool makes the rest easier to add later. These steps work best when tried in real situations like work or family conversations. Ava reflects on using them during her own recent stretch of imbalance. 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at borderline-personality-disorder@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

    Navigate Borderline Personality Disorder: Daily coping

  4. Jul 3

    Understanding BPD 101: Emotional Intensity, Fear of Abandonment,

    In this episode we break down the core mechanics of borderline personality disorder, zeroing in on emotional dysregulation, the terror of abandonment, and how these forces reshape everyday relationships. We explore why intense waves of anger or sadness often erupt without warning and how they connect to fears of being left behind, turning routine moments like waiting for a text into overwhelming triggers. Key takeaways include: - Naming the exact physical and mental signals as they arise to create space before reactions escalate - Using simple pauses, such as focused breathing or labeling the fear without extra stories, to interrupt the rush - Trying small, concrete actions like a short walk or holding something cold to steady the nervous system - Tracking outcomes over days to spot the gap between intense fears and actual results, building DBT-informed habits that add up without massive overhauls These practical steps help manage the wave in real time, whether alone or during disagreements. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca... 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at borderline-personality-disorder@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

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People navigating BPD symptoms who need compassionate, structured explanations and actionable coping strategies. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: BPD fundamentals — emotional dysregulation, relationships, and DBT-informed coping. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/borderline-personality-disorder-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--7148787/support.

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