Counsellor A.J. Mahari
Counsellor A.J. Mahari
Borderline Magical Thinking Explained
Borderline Magical Thinking Explained
Borderline Magical Thinking Explained
Saturday 6th February 2021
Explore Borderline Magical Thinking and its effects on emotional stability with A.J. Mahari in 'Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups'.
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Borderline Magical Thinking with A.J. Mahari
Borderlines live in fragmented pieces of reality experienced through magical thinking.
Imagine feeling like your thoughts could shape reality. In this episode of 'Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups', Counsellor and Trauma Recovery Coach A.J. Mahari dives into the concept of Borderline Magical Thinking. Mahari explains how individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often experience thoughts that they believe can influence events, creating a distorted sense of reality. This episode sheds light on how these thought patterns contribute to emotional instability and a persistent fear of abandonment.
Mahari also discusses the concept of 'splitting', a defense mechanism where individuals with BPD view the world in black-and-white terms, leading to fragmented perceptions of reality. For those close to someone with BPD, Mahari offers practical advice on how to detach and depersonalize from the emotional turmoil caused by these distorted thoughts. Whether you're directly affected by BPD or seeking to understand it better, this episode provides valuable insights into the complex nature of Borderline Magical Thinking.