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are you in LOVE or in LIMERENCE? (the difference between intimacy and neurotic obsession)

back from the borderline
back from the borderline

This episode gives big sitting-down-for-coffee-with-your-big-sister-for-a-heart-to-heart energy. Together, we'll discuss social media and its impact on emotion dysregulation, discussing your mental health with your family, how to heal after rushing into new relationships too quickly, and the inevitable post-honeymoon phase crash.


Questions answered and topics discussed in this episode:


■ The impact social media usage has on emotion dysregulation (and the reason behind my current digital detox) 

■ How my views have changed regarding getting a BPD diagnosis (and why I no longer take psychiatrists' word as the "gospel truth" and encourage anyone to get a second opinion after getting any psychiatric diagnosis)

■ How to find and interview a therapist (questions I ask mental health professionals to see if they're a good fit for me)

■ How to do a social media detox the right way (without splitting)

■ Tips on cleansing your social media feeds (that actually work)

■ Telling parents you have BPD (should you do it, and how should you approach these conversations?) 

■ Tips for managing emotion dysregulation in new relationships (why it can sometimes feel like your relationships never work)

■ When love becomes an addiction: limerence and emotion dysregulation (is there a link?) 


To access the second half of this episode, where I dive even more deeply into limerence and its connection to BPD symptoms, you’ll need to become a premium subscriber. Click the link at the bottom of the description of this episode to learn more.


Recommended and mentioned resources: 


■ The Blindboy Podcast - Speaking to a Cyberpsychologist about the psychology of online behaviour

■ Article - "What is Limerence? 5 Signs You're Experiencing It (Not Love)"

■ Book - "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin Neff


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Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.

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