Being Open About Your Needs at Work (feat. Christina)
Christina joins Super Feeler to talk about her experiences navigating borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the workplace and relationships. We discuss her experiences with advocating for her needs at work, the importance of skills and sobriety, and finding her perfect partner. 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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BPD Symptoms: Dissociation
Dissociation is one of the hardest to explain BPD symptoms. It looks different for everyone and sometimes we don't even know when we are in a dissociated state.In this episode Laurie, Shane, Shannon and Kat discuss the complexities of dissociation by sharing our personal experiences and insights on how dissociation manifests and impacts us. We also explore how dissociation is often times a coping mechanism stemming from complex traumatic experiences and the fine line between it being a helpful protective factor and a "symptom" to be a target of change. 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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When Childhood Trauma Leads to Multiple Identifies (feat. Kat)
Kat (they/them) joins to explore their journey of understanding their multiple alters/parts and how their suspected Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) works alongside their Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Dissociative Identity Disorder is what was formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. The name actually changed in 1994 but tons of people don't know that! Kat shares their experiences of feeling different from others, the impact of significant childhood trauma, and the complexities of their internal world, including the presence of as many as 12 distinct parts.. Together we explore the significance of understanding inner child parts, validation, and the challenges of navigating relationships while living with significant trauma. We touch on various treatment approaches, the ongoing debate within the mental health community regarding the existence of DID, and the importance of mindfulness and grounding techniques in healing.We also discuss the significance of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research in understanding long-term effects of trauma on physical and mental health. You can find Kat on Instagram @gratitudeandtruthSome of the resources Kat discussed are:Trauma and Dissociation in Complex Systems book that Kat referenced in the episode here.Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation book can be found here. Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders by Emma Sunshaw on AudibleSupport 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: Suicide (part 2)
In part 2 of the suicide symptom episode we give more into our personal stories with suicide ideation, attempts and survival. We discuss the longstanding impacts on ourselves and our loved ones and the importance of connection, planning for crisis and recognizing our reasons to stay alive. Of course this is a sensitive topic. Please listen with care or don't listen at all! If you are in an immediate crisis please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you need someone to talk to about your suicidal thoughts please call 988 if you are in the US or Canada or find your local crisis line number. You are loved and we want you to keep living. We promise life gets better and the emotions you are going through will pass. 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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BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 1)
We're talking suicide - something that impacts almost everyone with borderline personality disorder in some way. A vast majority of us have experienced suicidal thoughts and as many as 10% of us will die by suicide at some point. Naturally this episode gets deep and you should listen with care. In part 1 (of 2) we talk language around suicide, stigma, shame, and start to get into our personal experiences with suicide. Suicide is a real thing and it's important we talk about it openly. It may be hard, but it's the truth. Relevant links to this episode: Laurie and Aaron's episode about her suicide crisis in 2024. Part 1 and Part 2Kat's poetry bookSuicide training SafeTALK and ASIST If you are in an immediate crisis please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you need someone to talk to about your suicidal thoughts please call 988 if you are in the US or Canada. You are loved and we want you to keep living. We promise life gets better and the emotions you are going through will pass. 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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