BorderlinerNotes: Real Therapy Sessions

Rebbie, the director of the documentary Borderline, discusses Borderline Personality Disorder from the viewpoint of someone who has the diagnosis.

Uploaded 19-04-17

For more information about the BORDERLINE film, screening dates, etc. please visit our website at http://borderlinethefilm.com

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Aaron Krasner discusses issues surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder from the viewpoint of a psychiatrist. He is an expert on emerging personality disorders in adolescents, among (many) other things.

Uploaded 20-04-17

For more information about the BORDERLINE film, screening dates, etc. please visit our website at http://borderlinethefilm.com

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Divya -- diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder -- talks with Rebbie about how her transition to motherhood felt in the context of having BPD.

Uploaded 28-01-25

Divya has published a book of poetry on her experience with BPD! Get it here:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Stories-Darkness-Light-Divya-Naik/dp/9367079168
Flipkart: https://www.flipkart.com/stories-darkness-light/p/itm6782074457a21
Google Books: https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Stories_Of_Darkness_Light.html?id=rbJAEQAAQBAJ

This is part of an interview series with people who have a personality disorder diagnosis.

For more information about BORDERLINE, the feature-length documentary we made about BPD, please visit: http://borderlinethefilm.com

Our archive of videos on mental health is expanding - be sure to subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/borderlinernotes

Disclaimer: "Please be advised this video may contain sensitive information. All content found within this publication (VIDEO) is provided for informational purposes only. All cases may differ, and the information provided is a general guide. The content is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have specific questions about a medical condition, you should consult your doctor or other qualified medical professional for assistance or questions you have regarding a medical condition. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes does not recommend any specific course of medical remedy, physicians, products, opinion, or other information.

Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes expressly disclaims responsibility and shall have no liability for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffering as a result of reliance on the information in this publication. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, it’s okay to ask for help. 24 hour support is provided by https://www.hopeline-nc.org (877.235.4525), https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org (800.273.8255), https://kidshelpphone.ca (800.668.6868).”

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Uploaded 05-07-23

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Bruce discusses Borderline Personality Disorder from the viewpoint of a father who has a daughter with the BPD diagnosis.

Uploaded 23-06-17

For more information about the BORDERLINE film, screening dates, etc. please visit our website at http://borderlinethefilm.com

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Bruce discusses Borderline Personality Disorder from the viewpoint of a father who has a daughter with the BPD diagnosis.

Uploaded 23-06-17

For more information about the BORDERLINE film, screening dates, etc. please visit our website at http://borderlinethefilm.com

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David discusses Borderline Personality Disorder from the viewpoint of someone who has the diagnosis.

Uploaded 20-04-17

For more information about the BORDERLINE film, screening dates, etc. please visit our website at http://borderlinethefilm.com

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The (over 1 hour long) extended split-screen version of this consult is available for Tier 2 channel members and at the shop, along with the other PD Project material: https://shop.mndflds.com/products

Uploaded 23-03-26

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**This is a consultation/conversation. The two participants are not in therapy together and there is no patient-doctor relationship.**

Psych interview / first meeting between Jacob (dx'd w/ NPD) -- aka Nameless Narcissist -- and expert clinician Dr. Igor Weinberg. Together they dig into Jacob's narcissism, from early family background to the current persistent fear of humiliation and rejection. Themes include self-disgust, pride in callousness, dependency vs. self-reliance, exploitative patterns, paternal rejection, remaking himself into someone more desirable, controlling emotions, image management, persistent loneliness.

0:00 Intro / Pathology as Identity / Pros and Cons of NPD
3:55 Pride in Being Callous / Disgust w/ Dependency / Self-Reliance
7:52 Exploiting People / Loss of Control / Conquest for Affirmation
10:35 Working to Be Unlike His Parents and Less Disgusting
14:21 Being Critical of Himself / "Greasy, Fat, Disgusting"
16:54 Craving Paternal Approval and Being Rejected
20:52 Family Background / Violence and Humiliation
23:00 Keeping Emotions in Check / Controlling the Minefield
26:52 How He Protects Himself from Humiliation and Vulnerability
29:48 Struggling to Relate to Others / Keeping up the "Facade"
33:14 Constant Loneliness / Safety in Being Alone
35:57 Wanting to Be Understood / Risk of Rejection When People "Really Know" Him
41:51 Black and White Thinking About Self and Others

If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, it’s okay to ask for help. 24 hour support is provided by https://www.hopeline-nc.org (877.235.4525), https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org (800.273.8255), https://kidshelpphone.ca (800.668.6868).

SAMHSA’s National Helpline:
If you or someone you know is dealing with substance misuse or mental illness, call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Disclaimer: "Please be advised this video may contain sensitive information. All content found within this publication (VIDEO) is provided for informational purposes only. All cases may differ, and the information provided is a general guide. The content is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have specific questions about a medical condition, you should consult your doctor or other qualified medical professional for assistance or questions you have regarding a medical condition. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes does not recommend any specific course of medical remedy, physicians, products, opinion, or other information. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes expressly disclaims responsibility and shall have no liability whatsoever for any damages, loss, injury, or suffering as a result of reliance on the information in this publication."

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The 54-minute-long extended split-screen version of this interview w/ Tiffany is available for Tier 2 channel members and at the shop, along with the other PD Project material: https://shop.mndflds.com/products

Uploaded 04-05-26

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Extended Split-Screen Version: https://youtu.be/FWgiqp7UWN0

Tiffany (dx'd w/ BPD) details how her “high-functioning” exterior covers a history of suicidality, self-harm, and chaotic relationships. She describes the invalidation of clinicians and peers, a seven-year abusive relationship, leapfrogging to new attachments to avoid being alone, and the way feeling unliked can rapidly escalate to suicidal thinking. Throughout, she emphasizes the exhaustion of wanting to be seen and believed as a full person, not just an MD.

0:00 Isolation Hides BPD Symptoms / Not Having Friends
2:32 “Seven-year relationship” ≠ Wellness; Leapfrog to New Relationship
3:49 Always Having to Prove She Has BPD / The Cutting Incident / The Criteria
7:14 Not Getting Help / The Belt Attempt / People Don't Want to Believe Her
9:42 Suicidality / What Prevents Her From Doing It
13:09 What Triggers Suicidality / Invalidating Environments / Feeling Unliked
16:18 Losing Relationships / Toxic friendship patterns, passivity, and resentment
21:36 Choosing bad relationships to avoid being alone; Self-Respect
24:19 Still Having Hope

If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, it’s okay to ask for help. 24 hour support is provided by https://www.hopeline-nc.org (877.235.4525), https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org (800.273.8255), https://kidshelpphone.ca (800.668.6868).

SAMHSA’s National Helpline:
If you or someone you know is dealing with substance misuse or mental illness, call 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

If you are impacted by BPD/personality dysfunction and are looking for a list of Psychoeducation resources, visit: https://gundersonpdi.mclean.harvard.edu/psychoeducational-resources/

Disclaimer: "Please be advised this video may contain sensitive information. All content found within this publication (VIDEO) is provided for informational purposes only. All cases may differ, and the information provided is a general guide. The content is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have specific questions about a medical condition, you should consult your doctor or other qualified medical professional for assistance or questions you have regarding a medical condition. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes does not recommend any specific course of medical remedy, physicians, products, opinion, or other information. Studio Comma The, LLC and BorderlinerNotes expressly disclaims responsibility and shall have no liability whatsoever for any damages, loss, injury, or suffering as a result of reliance on the information in this publication."

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The full interview w/ Gunderson is now available for tier 2 channel members and at the shop: https://shop.mndflds.com/products

Uploaded 19-04-17

John Gunderson, a major force in the BPD world and the person who originally defined the diagnosis, discusses Borderline Personality Disorder from the viewpoint of a researcher and clinician.

For more information about the BORDERLINE film which features John Gunderson, please visit our website at http://borderlinethefilm.com

Our archive of videos on BPD is expanding - be sure to subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0RQwa3uLto4y2R8Eg1hKTg

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