Ep 13: BPD Part 1: History, the Media, and the DSM Symptoms

In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we delve into the complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We discuss the stigma and misinformation surrounding BPD, the media's misrepresentation of the disorder, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of its symptoms and diagnosis. The conversation highlights the emotional experiences of individuals with BPD, the criteria for diagnosis, and the importance of recognizing the spectrum of presentations within the disorder. We advocate for a reboot in the classification of personality disorders to better reflect the lived experiences of those affected by BPD.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder
01:16 Media Misrepresentation of BPD
05:39 Borderline as a Movement, Not a Category
11:20 The Need for a Reboot in BPD Classification
15:09 Emptiness and Vague Symptoms in BPD
17:16 BPD and No Emotional Skin
18:37 Diagnosing BPD
20:12 Impulsivity in BPD
22:59 Instability in Sense of Self
26:50 Unstable Relationships
32:55 Unstable Moods
37:16 Symptoms in Quiet BPD
39:49 Summary and Closing