Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Avoiding the Emptiness Within
Avoiding the Emptiness Within
Avoiding the Emptiness Within
Monday 1st February 2021
Laurie and Sara discuss coping with chronic emptiness in BPD, touching on self-worth, grounding techniques, and societal stigma.
20 minutes
Raw
Honest
Thought-provoking
Non-judgmental
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Filling the Void: Laurie and Sara on BPD's Chronic Emptiness
But maybe I'm such a free spirit because I'm constantly avoiding that chronic experience of emptiness and I'm just flying to the next thing, who knows way to bring it back around.
Ever wondered how people cope with that nagging sense of emptiness? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson tackle one of the trickiest symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): chronic feelings of emptiness. While neither host experiences this symptom as a major part of their lives, they share their theories on how their drive for success and constant busyness might be a way to dodge that empty feeling.
Laurie and Sara's conversation is a blend of humor, honesty, and deep reflection, making it relatable for anyone who has ever felt a void inside. They discuss everything from healthy grounding techniques like movement to the nuances of obsessive-compulsive disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality. The episode doesn't just stop at coping mechanisms; it dives into the struggles of recognizing self-worth and the heavy impact of societal stigma on mental health.
Laurie and Sara's candid chat offers a raw look into their lives, providing listeners with both comfort and practical advice. Whether you're dealing with BPD yourself, know someone who is, or are simply curious about mental health, this episode promises to be both enlightening and supportive.