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What Invalidating Someone with BPD Really Feels Like (And How to Avoid It)

What Invalidating Someone with BPD Really Feels Like (And How to Avoid It)?

To someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional invalidation doesn’t just sting — it can feel like abandonment, betrayal, or even annihilation. What seems like a simple comment or a rational suggestion can trigger overwhelming pain, shame, and even rage. If you care about someone with BPD, understanding the impact of invalidation — and learning

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How to Handle Breakups with Someone Who Has BPD (With Compassion)

How to Handle Breakups with Someone Who Has BPD (With Compassion)?

Breaking up is hard — but ending a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be especially complex. The emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and vulnerability to rejection can make even calm conversations feel explosive or devastating. But a breakup doesn’t have to be cruel to be clear. With the right mix

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Splitting in BPD How It Affects Relationships and How to Cope

Splitting in BPD: How It Affects Relationships and How to Cope

One of the most painful and confusing symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is splitting. It can make relationships feel like an emotional rollercoaster — from intense closeness to sudden rejection, sometimes within the same day. If you’ve ever felt idolized and then suddenly discarded by someone with BPD, you’ve likely experienced splitting firsthand. Understanding

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Understanding BPD Rage How to Manage Explosive Episodes

Understanding BPD Rage: How to Manage Explosive Episodes

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often misunderstood — especially when it comes to intense emotional reactions, particularly rage. While many people with BPD feel deep shame about their anger, the rage isn’t random. It often comes from a place of fear, vulnerability, and a desperate need to protect the self from perceived abandonment or invalidation.

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