The emotional rollercoaster, intense mood swings, affective instability, over reacting, moody, etc. We've heard it all and we've lived it.In this episode the whole crew gets into what it's like to struggle with intense mood swings as part of BPD. We get into the importance of understanding subjective units of distress (SUD) scale, the stigma surrounding BPD and the misconceptions that often arise in discussions about emotional instability. We also talk about the impact of intense emotions on relationships, our own self-worth and our ability to use our skills. Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group) If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! Thank you for listening!
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My Best Friends Interview Me (feat. Beth, Patrick and Sara)
My incredible friends of 16+ years are my chosen family and have been with me through some of the hardest parts of my life. Many people with BPD struggle with maintaining friendships and I hope this episode provides some insights into what supportive friendships look like, the work that goes into maintaining them, and gives you some good laughs to start off the season.In this episode my friends ask me questions like:You’re really good at making friends, how do you do it?What do you do when all of your friends are really stubborn? (Not really a question but we rant about it for a while lol) What kind of advice would you give to someone trying to support someone else going through a suicide crisis?Is there something you feel like is a challenge or a struggle in your friendships?What do you think is the best thing about having borderline personality disorder is?What is the most helpful thing you've learned in your journey to thriving or surviving?What is one piece of advice you'd have for your younger self?What do you think you'd be doing now if you didn't go down this career path?This episode was recorded more than 7 months ago so keep that in mind when you listen. If you want a refresher of the episodes they reference about Aaron you can find them here:My Suicide Crisis (feat Aaron)My First Inpatient Treatment (feat. Aaron)Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group) If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! Thank you for listening!
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Summer Announcements!
Super Feeler is out for the summer!!!!! I'll be back in September with some of the best episodes yet and even more opportunities to connect with the community through peer support. Find the links to all of the announcements in this episode below!Register for Peer SupportSupport The Show on Patreon for Free or by DonationReach Out to Share Your Story on the ShowLeave a Review for the Show on Apple PodcastsRate the Show on Spotifywww.laurieedmundson.comFind me on Instagram @thesuperfeeler or @laurieannedThank you for EVERYTHING you do to make my life better. Sending you all love for an awesome August - see you soon!Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group) If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! Thank you for listening!
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Queer, Neurodivergent and Finding Community (feat. Shane)
Shane (@cvvnty_boi44) joins for a solo episode to share about his life story. From experiencing a hard divorce as a child, to cross country moves, breakups, navigating substance use, transitioning, and discovering his BPD and ADHD, Shane's personal journey is a rollercoaster that led him to finding the Queer community he so loves and becoming a Super Feeler! Shane's story highlights the challenges faced by the queer community and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and acceptance as well as the struggle that self-medicating with substance use can add to mental health issues. Reach out to Shane to learn more about his Queer Support Group by DMing him on instagram @cvvnty_boi44Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group) If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! Thank you for listening!
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BPD Symptoms: Impulsivity
Impulsivity is so much fun and so harmful often at the same time. It is really the most dialectic of the borderline personality disorder symptoms. Together the panel shares about our experiences with impulsivity and how it presents as part of BPD and ADHD. We finish off the episode sharing how we have learned to manage our impulsivity to prevent some of the harms associated without losing our fun and exciting lives that are often brought in through impulsivity. Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group) If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! Thank you for listening!
Dive into the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).Hear powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode provides a strength-based perspective on mental health, filled with humor, raw emotion, and validation.Every other week you will learn from a group of Super Feelers about how they navigate the world using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills. Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about the complexities of emotional regulation, Super Feeler is here to inform, inspire, and connect. Subscribe to the pod to find hope, understanding, and community on your feed every week.Together, we explore the complexities of these conditions in a way that celebrates the beauty of feeling strongly.
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