Ep 13: BPD Part 1: History, the Media, and the DSM Symptoms

In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we delve into the complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We discuss the stigma and misinformation surrounding BPD, the media’s misrepresentation of the disorder, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of its symptoms and diagnosis. The conversation highlights the emotional experiences of individuals with BPD, the criteria for diagnosis, and the importance of recognizing the spectrum of presentations within the disorder. We advocate for a reboot in the classification of personality disorders to better reflect the lived experiences of those affected by BPD.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder
• 01:16 Media Misrepresentation of BPD
• 05:39 Borderline as a Movement, Not a Category
• 11:20 The Need for a Reboot in BPD Classification
• 15:09 Emptiness and Vague Symptoms in BPD
• 17:16 BPD and No Emotional Skin
• 18:37 Diagnosing BPD
• 20:12 Impulsivity in BPD
• 22:59 Instability in Sense of Self
• 26:50 Unstable Relationships
• 32:55 Unstable Moods
• 37:16 Symptoms in Quiet BPD
• 39:49 Summary and Closing