Managing Borderline Personality Disorder

Published: July 1, 2019, 1 p.m.

We all have good days and bad days. Our mood naturally trends up and down in response to the events of our constantly changing worlds.\nBut some people change more frequently, and are hit harder by change than others. On today\u2019s episode, Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on \u201cWho Am I\u201d by exploring at a particularly intense, and surprisingly common, version of this: Borderline Personality Disorder.\nToday's episode is a bit longer and more technical than normal. I hope you stick with it, but feel free to skip around!\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nKey Topics:\n03:01: What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?\n18:09: How do people with BPD respond to everyday issues?\n22:52: What are the traits of somebody who has \u201c10% BPD\u201d?\n32:10: How can people with tendencies toward BPD learn to manage it more effectively?\n40:40: If we are in a relationship with someone who has some level of BPD, what can we do to support them or otherwise make our relationship with them as healthy as possible?\nOvercome Anxiety: \xa0Let go of anxiety and grow a greater sense of calm strength with Rick's Dealing with Anxiety program, which offers 5 powerful practices for managing stress and worries. Save 10% with coupon code BEINGWELL.\nSponsors:\nReset and rebalance with Recess, a sparkling water infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Take 15% off your first order by using code BEINGWELL at checkout.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes