Cycle 15 - Flashcard Set 3
What is Quiet BPD?
Quiet BPD is an internalizing subtype of borderline personality disorder, characterized by intense fear of abandonment, shame, self-loathing, people-pleasing, and internal feelings of anger and anxiety.
What is the difference between mood swings in quiet BPD and other types of BPD?
Mood swings in quiet BPD tend to be internal rather than external.
What is people-pleasing to a fault, and how is it related to quiet BPD?
People-pleasing to a fault is an indication of quiet BPD, often stemming from a fawning response learned in childhood, where it felt safer to give abusers what they wanted than to fight back or run away.
What is self-blame and how is it different for those with quiet BPD?
Self-blame is a common experience for most people, but for those with quiet BPD, it’s almost an immediate response, often taking responsibility for things that are not their fault and ruminating on feelings of unworthiness and guilt.
What is the impact of fearing emotional intimacy and abandonment for individuals with quiet BPD?
Fearing emotional intimacy and abandonment makes it difficult to maintain healthy and sustainable relationships, often resulting in a push-pull dynamic of wanting closeness but then pushing others away out of fear.
What is the coping mechanism of suppressing emotions, and how is it related to quiet BPD?
Suppressing emotions is a coping mechanism for many with quiet BPD, often learned in childhood as a way to survive and not be a burden to others, making it difficult to understand and express emotions and leading to confusion between sadness and anger.
What is the common trait of high functioning in individuals with quiet BPD?
High functioning is a common trait of quiet BPD, meaning that individuals are able to hold down jobs and engage in normal social interactions, but this often comes at the cost of mental exhaustion and anxiety when alone.
Why is it important to seek professional help for proper diagnosis and treatment for quiet BPD?
Quiet BPD is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, so it’s important to educate oneself and seek appropriate help.
What are some clues to look out for in identifying quiet BPD?
Some clues to look out for in identifying quiet BPD include mood swings, people-pleasing to a fault, self-blame, fearing emotional intimacy and abandonment, suppressing emotions, and high functioning.
What is the significance of approaching information about quiet BPD with caution?
It’s important to approach information about quiet BPD with caution and seek professional help for proper diagnosis and treatment.
