So you’ve got BPD. Now what? (ft. Mel) | Navigating stigma, toxic BPD subreddits and the negative impact of social media after diagnosis| E11

During this episode, you'll hear the second and final part of my conversation with Melanie Goldman. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast.

After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to practice as a therapist and open a center for others suffering from BPD.

Below you'll find a detailed list of the topics covered in the episode, as well as links to the many resources mentioned. I hope you find them helpful!

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Links to resources mentioned in today's episode:

Book | "Building a Life Worth Living: A Memoir" by Marsha Linehan

Wikipedia Current Events (a way to view what's going on in the world without extreme polarization)

Mark Manson's Newsletter "Mindf*ck Monthly"

Book | The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Netflix Documentary | The Social Dilemma

YouTube Video | Doing "The Work" with Byron Katie

YouTube Video | Releasing Emotional Pain - Tapping with Brad Yates

YouTube Video | Does Shaking Heal Trauma?

Book | The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Below is a breakdown of the subjects Mel and I cover during part two of our conversation:

• Desperately seeking a diagnosis (thinking that we can't begin healing until we get a "formal" BPD diagnosis)

• Toxic BPD subreddits (avoiding rabbit hole of forums)

• The importance of critical thinking skills when navigating different BPD resources (how the media use fear and manipulation techniques)

• BPD morning routine hacks to start the day

• Processing big feelings and emotional trauma

• Inner child work (reconnecting to what used to bring us joy)

• The negative impact social media can have on BPD recovery and the importance of social media detox time

• Parasocial relationships (how getting caught up in them can hurt us)

• The harm caused by pursuing validation through social media

• The art of radical acceptance and its role in recovery from borderline personality disorder

• When to tell the people we love we have BPD

• How friends and family members can support their loved ones with BPD

• BPD relationships (navigating the ups and downs

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