BPD Diaries: Stories and Science

Exploring BPD Rage


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In this episode, we dive into the explosive, uncontrollable anger symptom of BPD. From internal rage, snapping over small triggers to full-blown rage that leaves guilt and shame in its wake, we explore where this anger comes from, how it ties into trauma, and what can actually help.

⛔ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses violence, and partner violence. Please listen with care and take breaks if needed.


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If you or someone you care about is struggling with symptoms of BPD, know that you’re not alone. Support is out there, and healing is absolutely possible.


📚 Referenced Research Includes:

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

Bertsch K, Back S, Flechsenhar A, et al. Don’t make me angry: Frustration-induced anger and its link to aggression in women with borderline personality disorderFront Psychiatry. 2021;12. doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.695062

Cackowski S, Krause-Utz A, Van Eijk J, et al. Anger and aggression in borderline personality disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - does stress matter?Borderline Personal Disord Emot Dysregul. 2017;4:6. doi:10.1186/s40479-017-0057-5

Hilt LM, Pollak SD. Getting out of rumination: comparison of three brief interventions in a sample of youthJ Abnorm Child Psychol. 2012;40(7):1157-1165. doi:10.1007/s10802-012-9638-3

Linehan, M. (2014). DBT? Skills training manual. Guilford Publications. 

Munro, O. E., & Sellbom, M. (2020). Elucidating the relationship between borderline personality disorder and intimate partner violence. Personality and mental health, 14(3), 284-303.  

https://doi.org/10.1002/pmh.1480

 Schoenleber, M., & Berenbaum, H. (2012). Shame regulation in personality pathology. Journal of Abnormal Psychology121(2), 433. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0025281

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BPD Diaries: Stories and ScienceBy Stephanie Schildknecht, Kerry Fisher