UNDERSTANDABLE

E209 - BPD vs. CPTSD vs. ASD/ADHD: 7 Signs It's Borderline, Not Trauma or Neurodivergence


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THIS is how the potential overlap between Borderline, CPTSD and Autism/ADHD might look like.

But even for health care professionals, it’s difficult to clearly diagnose them separately. So I tried to disassemble those big 4 conditions for you.

Today, you will understand what Borderline actually is,

You will learn about 7 big main differences in Borderline BPD, CPTSD and Autism/ADHD.

And you will recognize similarities and overlaps between these conditions.


► Links and Resources:

BPD Definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_personality_disorder

BPD Criteria: https://www.bpdfoundation.org.au/diagnostic-criteria.php

BPD Spectrum: https://youtu.be/1epFCooDOQU?si=f9fm3B9cC0q2ARoz


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► Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Overview

1:49 What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

4:00 BPD Criteria vs CPTSD Symptoms

11:13 Autism/ADHD vs BPD

12:49 Borderline (BPD) vs CPTSD vs ASD/ADHD

14:15 7 Signs It's Borderline (BPD)

14:55 Sign 1 - Fear of Abandonment

16:50 Sign 2 - No Shame

17:40 Sign 3 - No Avoidance

19:30 Sign 4 - Rage & Anger

20:30 Sign 5 - Abrupt Personality Change

21:58 Sign 6 - High Suicidality

23:22 Sign 7 - Narcissistic Cover-Strategy

25:50 Overlap & Similarities of BPD, CPTSD & ASD/ADHD

27:50 Therapy & Treatment

31:10 Final Thoughts


Final Thoughts

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► About: Insight through understanding yourself: Our mission is to make topics regarding your personality understandable and relatable. We aim to help you to gain insight into your true personality to feel more inner peace and love.


► Disclaimer: None of the contents are therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education. See the content as a starting point for self-advocating.

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