Counsellor A.J. Mahari
A.J. Mahari
10 Ways To Help A Borderline - Fact or Myth
10 Ways To Help A Borderline - Fact or Myth
10 Ways To Help A Borderline - Fact or Myth
Wednesday 4th December 2024
A.J. Mahari examines if common advice on helping someone with BPD is helpful or harmful. Discover the reality behind these strategies.
32 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Helping someone with untreated BPD can be emotionally draining.
- Common advice may not be effective and could worsen the situation.
- Prioritise your own mental health and boundaries.
- Understand the limitations of what you can do for someone with BPD.
- Focus on self-care and healing from the relationship.
You can't help anybody that isn't helping themselves.
Ever wondered if the advice on how to help someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is actually useful? In this episode, A.J. Mahari, a seasoned counsellor and trauma recovery coach, tackles the often-recommended '10 Ways to Help a Borderline' and scrutinises whether they are fact or myth. Mahari draws from her extensive experience to break down each piece of advice, providing a reality check for those involved with someone with BPD, especially if they are untreated.
You'll hear about the challenges of being patient, not judging, and setting boundaries with someone who might not reciprocate these efforts. Mahari's candid reflections reveal the emotional toll these strategies can take on loved ones, often leaving them more frustrated and hurt. Through relatable anecdotes and a touch of humour, she underscores the importance of prioritising one's own mental health over trying to 'fix' someone else.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a relationship with a person with BPD, offering a compassionate yet realistic perspective on what truly helps—and what doesn't.