Psychology Unplugged BPD Beliefs
Nov 5, 2023
This podcast explores different beliefs associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD), including feelings of worthlessness and the misconception that self-injurious behaviors are exclusive to individuals with BPD. It also delves into the connection between tattoos, fear of abandonment, and BPD as forms of adaptive self-expression and discusses the tendency to make emotional decisions and belief in controlling others to attain love commonly associated with BPD.
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Core Beliefs of BPD
- Borderline personality disorder involves ingrained, crystallized beliefs formed in early childhood.
- These beliefs deeply affect behavior, emotions, and self-view throughout life.
Self-Injury Motives in BPD
- Self-injury in borderline personality is rooted in emotional regulation and control.
- It can serve as self-punishment, emotional relief, or an addictive form of control.
Fear of Abandonment Drives Behavior
- Individuals with borderline fear getting too close due to real or perceived abandonment.
- This fear drives unstable relationships and a cycle of seeking and pushing away partners.