From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2 Tuesday Truth: Do I have a favorite person/ FP (Host)?
Apr 9, 2024
Explore the emotional dependency on a 'favorite person' and its impact on relationships in those with borderline personality disorder. Discover the importance of healthy relationship dynamics and how idealization can lead to challenges. Learn six key characteristics to enhance your recovery toolbox. Gain insights on cultivating self-worth and understanding your value in friendships. This discussion empowers you to foster healthier connections while navigating the complexities of attachment.
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Favorite Person Creates Unsustainable Dependence
- A favorite person becomes the sole source of emotional validation and mood regulation for someone with BPD.
- That dynamic places impossible demands on the other person and wears them down.
Rapid Idealize–Devalue Cycle
- Favorite-person relationships often cycle between idealization and devaluation rapidly.
- Those push-pull shifts cause instability and pain for both the person with BPD and the support person.
Check If One Person Controls Your Mood
- Notice if your mood and sense of worth hinge on one person's reactions or approval.
- If so, treat that as a sign you may have a favorite person and begin recovery work.