What Therapists Know About BPD That Everyone Gets Wrong

<p>Borderline personality disorder gets misunderstood constantly (even in clinical settings). In this episode, Dee and Dr. DJ break down what therapists actually think about BPD, why it&#39;s so often missed or misapplied, and what changes when you understand the real story behind the diagnosis.</p><p>We dive into the misconceptions: how BPD gets confused with other diagnoses, why the stigma runs so deep, and what the DSM criteria actually tell us. You&#39;ll hear about the experiences most associated with BPD—fear of abandonment, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and unstable relationships—and the trauma and attachment patterns that often sit underneath.</p><p>Then we get real about treatment. We talk DBT, emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance, communication, and mindfulness. And we end where therapy actually lives: understanding someone&#39;s experience doesn&#39;t mean accepting harmful behavior. </p><p>Your therapist besties breaking down what the clinical world gets wrong about BPD.</p><p>Intro &amp; Outro Music: &quot;Open Road&quot; by Purple Planet Music</p><p>Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube</p><p>Follow us on Insta and Tiktok @lptunw</p>