Natasha Saifolahi: Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Natasha was diagnosed with BPD at the age of 33 after years of being told she just had depression or she was too 'OVER THE TOP' her entire life - after entering treatment and learning how to adopt DBT skills into her life, her entire way of being shifted for the better and she knew she had to share the wisdom and help others. ______ What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? BPD is a type of ‘personality disorder’. It is an illness that makes you struggle with your emotions and this can affect your relationships with other people. Around 1 in 100 people have BPD. It seems to affect men and women equally, but women are more likely to have this diagnosis. This may be because men are less likely to ask for help. Everyone will experience BPD differently. Need help? Looking for some answers? Here are a few helpful links about BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) and DPT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy): About BPD | Mind, the mental health charity- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/borderline-personality-disorder-bpd/about-bpd/ What are the signs and symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder? https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/about-mental-illness/learn-more-about-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0rSABhDlARIsAJtjfCdOG13o4hPExLa1L_ROFTzdj41AUYKUx4o7k2FX9ssUopd9rDX0nxYaAudlEALw_wcB Marsha Linehan: What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)? -https://psychcentral.com/blog/marsha-linehan-what-is-dialectical-behavioral-therapy-dbt#1 ______ If you or anyone you know is struggling with an addiction, depression, trauma, or sexual abuse, we've compiled a list of resources at https://secretlifepodcast.com. If you'd like to share your secret on the show or want to share your thoughts about an episode, please send an email to [email protected]. ______ For EPISODE NOTES - Click the EPISODE WEBSITE LINK below. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy