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It refers to
the erratic mood swings people with BPD experience. It is due to this symptom
that the suffer can be incredibly happy one moment and incredibly angry the
next, these shifts can happen as quick as within minutes. It is considered the
core pathology in BPD.
People with
BPD often feel consumed by their emotions, when sad they act out their sadness
and when angry they do the same thing. There is little to no room for
reflecting or trying to control their emotions, they just react.
Most of us can
identify and recognise our emotions and try to improve how we are feeling,
those with BPD do not have the ability to regulate their emotions and so can’t
do this. They are a victim of their circumstances; their emotions wash over
them like a tsunami crashing to the shore.
Naturally this
can be exhausting for both the suffer and their loved ones. Those with BPD
often feel out of control which they are, and their loved ones are clueless as
to why they have suddenly become angry.
Also remember
that often it is the loved ones who get the worst of this affective instability,
as the person with BPD may feel more comfortable around them a subconsciously
allow their greatest emotional outbursts for those, they know will not leave
them.
If you have a
loved one with this disorder, please remember that it is one of the most
painful mental illnesses someone can have.
I used to get a mini version of this. I took St Johns Wort for a while, and it stabilized- but I went to NO emotion, and the smell of the pill came out in your sweat. Prayer became a much more effective solution. This is a bigger dog, though, I know, and medication may be needed.
ReplyDeleteYes medication is needed, Sue tried adding an extra different tablet but that just made her want to sleep and walk around like a zombie.
DeleteWe have friends whose son is BP. What a struggle the late teen years were! He is doing well now, but getting the proper meds and dosage was not easy.
ReplyDeleteSue is still trying to get her meds dosage right, it's just not easy
DeletePainful for them and those around them. Sorry you are dealing with this with a loved one.
ReplyDeleteYes it is painful for me to watch my sister struggle with this
DeleteInformation is everything in helping people cope. Thank you Joanne.
ReplyDeleteBeing informed is the start of trying to understand things
DeleteLet us pray that those with this disorder can get the proper medication and love to be able to stabilize their emotions. Thanks for the continued info, Jo-Anne!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to read this
DeleteWhat a sad and scary disorder to have!
ReplyDeleteThat is so very true
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