Cycle 1 - Flashcard Set 1
What are the neurological vulnerabilities and sensitivities associated with BPD?
becoming quickly and overly anxious, and to experience intense emotions
How can traumatic experiences impact brain development?
By causing changes in the structure and function of the brain
What are some of the ways in which those with BPD may be malfunctioning?
They may be malfunctioning in specific ways because they have neurological vulnerabilities and sensitivities that they do not understand
Why is it difficult for those with BPD to understand their own condition?
They have never had the chance to understand it
What is the main difference between how people with BPD and people without BPD experience anxiety?
People with BPD experience anxiety in an ongoing and exaggerated way, while people without BPD only experience anxiety in response to real danger
How do people with BPD usually react to their anxiety?
That the threat is real and react accordingly
What are some examples of “bad things” that a person with BPD might worry about happening?
That someone will hurt them, betray them, or leave them
Why do people with BPD tend to believe that threats are real even when they may only be perceived dangers?
They often can’t tell the difference between real and perceived danger
What is the cause of the excessive and ongoing anxiety experienced by those with BPD?
That they make faulty interpretations based on only a few things seen, heard, considered, or remembered
What perceptual confusion does Borderline Personality Disorder lead to?
Sufferers often misinterpret situations
How do Borderline Personality Disorder sufferers interact with others?
In misguided and distorted ways
What situations often resulted in a toxic blend of feelings for the author?
Those in which he believed he was being rejected, devalued, guilted, shamed, or abandoned
From what does the author believe his issues with anxiety and emotion stemmed?
A solid combination of genetic inheritance from both parents, as well as absent or low-quality attachments with both parents
Was family drama a contributing factor to the development of Borderline Personality Disorder for the author?
Yes
Why did the author’s mother move away after the marital fallout?
She was no longer able to tolerate the toxicity and conflict between her and her husband
