Jess’s SobrieTea
Jess’s SobrieTea
All about Borderline Personality Disorder!
All about Borderline Personality Disorder!
All about Borderline Personality Disorder!
Tuesday 12th January 2021
Listen to Jess's personal story on living with Borderline Personality Disorder and its impact on her sobriety journey.
Explicit
19 minutes
Informative
Raw
Thought-provoking
Honest
Supportive
About this podcast
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Living with Borderline Personality Disorder: Jess’s Raw and Real Story
Alcohol is but a symptom of everything else that's wrong in our head that needs help.
What happens when your mind becomes your biggest challenge? In this eye-opening episode of 'SobrieTea with Jess', the host, Jess, takes us on a deeply personal journey through her life with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Jess opens up about her diagnosis, the emotional rollercoaster of mood swings, and the constant fear of abandonment that has shaped her relationships and self-identity.
She shares how these intense feelings have affected her friendships and family ties, often swinging from close connections to sudden estrangement. Jess doesn’t shy away from discussing the darker moments either. She talks about how seemingly minor events can trigger overwhelming emotions, leading to feelings of anger, disassociation, and even a sense of unreality. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Jess also highlights the treatments that have helped her manage BPD, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
She candidly discusses the challenges of DBT assignments but also acknowledges their crucial role in her recovery. This episode isn’t just about BPD; it’s about how mental health intertwines with addiction. Jess reflects on how BPD influenced her drinking years and emphasizes the importance of seeking help for mental health issues to overcome addiction. With a mix of vulnerability and strength, Jess’s story offers a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar struggles.
So, if you’re looking for an honest conversation about living with BPD and its impact on sobriety, grab a cup of tea and tune in to 'SobrieTea with Jess'. You’ll find not just a story of struggle but one of resilience and recovery.