People with BPD often feel like they don't belong anywhere. The thing is, we as humans need connections with others to survive and to feel emotionally fulfilled. Hyper-individualism is shit and it doesn't work.

So how do we combat loneliness? We cultivate meaningful connections with others. But how - and where - do you do that?

In this episode, I’ll chat with you about:

• Understanding loneliness as a trigger for BPD symptoms
• What if you feel like you don’t really have a good support system?
• Why a support system is important for BPD recovery
• Who is and who isn’t, appropriate to inform about your BPD?
• How do I explain my BPD to people?
• Red flags you shouldn't ignore - no matter how strong your fear of loneliness is

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Dr. Martin Bohus, MD - Google Scholar

BIPOC Mental Health: Community Care

Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Their Difference: A Cross-Diagnostic Study in PDD and BPD (2020)

Understanding chronic feelings of emptiness in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative study (2021)

Need a DBT Skill? DBT Pocket Guide

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