Understanding the BPD Relationship Cycle
back from the borderline
English - September 16, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 121 MB - ★★★★★ - 362 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement spirituality podcast cptsd recovery complex trauma trauma healing childhood trauma self sabotage generational trauma jungian psychology depth psychology codependent podcast Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have rocky relationships, both romantic and platonic. Romantic relationships present a unique set of challenges for people with BPD and for their partners. Symptoms of BPD (EUPD) can cause constant changes in emotions. For example, a person with BPD may be affectionate and doting, but within a few hours, their emotional state may switch. They may feel smothered or overwhelmed. This can lead them to push away the partner they had just been drawing closer. With treatment and continual support from family and partners, people with BPD can have successful relationships.
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Below is a breakdown of the subjects covered in today's episode:
• Why is intimacy important?
• What are the different types of intimacy (experiential, emotional, intellectual, sexual)
• BPD & fear of intimacy (abandonment issues, fear of rejection, control issues, past abuse)
• BPD's impact on intimacy (abandonment sensitivity, lying, impulsive sexuality, self-harm, dissociative symptoms)
• What the research says about intimacy & BPD
• Starting a relationship with someone with BPD
• The BPD relationship cycle (stages 1-6)
• Tips for both people with BPD and for loved ones on improving intimacy and relationship stability
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