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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - The Tweet Thread
an interpretation by Dr. Safari Boob
DBT is a common approach to treatment of #BPD or #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder. (#EUPD #cPTSD)
It is commonly done in groups with guidance. Please seek medical help for excessive distress.
an interpretation by Dr. Safari Boob
DBT is a common approach to treatment of #BPD or #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder. (#EUPD #cPTSD)
It is commonly done in groups with guidance. Please seek medical help for excessive distress.
5 modules
Dialectics - The Forest
Mindfulness - The Sea
Distress Tolerance - The Storm
Emotion Regulation - Within
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Heart/Brain/Soul
Plans aren’t actions, repetition creates foundation (ie: you need to learn the alphabet before you learn to read)
Dialectics - The Forest
Mindfulness - The Sea
Distress Tolerance - The Storm
Emotion Regulation - Within
Interpersonal Effectiveness - Heart/Brain/Soul
Plans aren’t actions, repetition creates foundation (ie: you need to learn the alphabet before you learn to read)
Module 1 - Dialectics - The Forest
Dialectic is a word rooted in philosophy and is defined as:
- The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
- Inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions
Dialectic is a word rooted in philosophy and is defined as:
- The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions
- Inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions
BPD - what is it? A handy guide:
Typically major symptom is emotional dysregulation - which means feeling emotions at 150%-200%. But paradoxically folk with BPD struggle to define the feeling they are feeling..
Also typical - complete lack of self worth. Worthlessness. But how?
Typically major symptom is emotional dysregulation - which means feeling emotions at 150%-200%. But paradoxically folk with BPD struggle to define the feeling they are feeling..
Also typical - complete lack of self worth. Worthlessness. But how?
It's trauma. Chronic trauma (typically childhood) combined with parents either absent or ill equipped to support their child. Sexual abuse is common. This can lead to a child developing a heightened sense of parent's emotions to avoid negative consequences - becoming an "empath".
Diagnosis is typically a long road - the industry avoids these patients and will go so far as to avoid mentioning traits in notes in an effort to shield the patient from said stigma - ultimately unhelpful. BPD folk like to 'woo' healthcare providers as another major symptom is...
What is Gaslighting?
#gaslight #gaslighting #coercivecontrol #narcissisticabuse #narcissism #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #malignantnarcissist #narcissistic #coercion #emotionaleabuse #psychologicalabuse #domesticabuse
#gaslight #gaslighting #coercivecontrol #narcissisticabuse #narcissism #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #malignantnarcissist #narcissistic #coercion #emotionaleabuse #psychologicalabuse #domesticabuse
Gaslighting is psychological manipulation to make someone question their own memory, perception, and sanity.
The gaslighter aims to exert power and for the victim to be dependent on them.
The victim of #gaslighting becomes so disoriented, they start doubting their own reality.
The gaslighter aims to exert power and for the victim to be dependent on them.
The victim of #gaslighting becomes so disoriented, they start doubting their own reality.
The term first appeared in a 1938 British stageplay by Patrick Hamilton, called Gaslight, which was made into a film in 1940.
Here is the link to the film:
MGM bought the remake rights but insisted that all existing prints of this first film be destroyed,
Here is the link to the film:
MGM bought the remake rights but insisted that all existing prints of this first film be destroyed,
Borderline Personality Disorder aka Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder is one of the most misunderstood, stigmatised & complex mental health diagnoses (Thread) #BPD #EUPD
#MentalHealthAwareness
#MentalHealthAwareness
One could write pages relating to the condition BPD and a layman’s understanding would still be incomplete. For this reason I am going to try and keep it short, simple and concise as I can and explain to you what BPD is to me.
BPD is intense feelings of loneliness & an inability to sit with myself without resorting to poor coping behaviours #BPD #EUPD #MentalHealthAwareness
