Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, & Codependency | Ask Gina
Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, & Codependency | Ask Gina
Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, & Codependency | Ask Gina
Tuesday 21st September 2021
Join Pej Alaghamandan and therapist Gina Tabrizy as they discuss BPD, narcissism, and codependency in 'Peji's Recovery Corner'.
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Untangling Complexities: Gina Tabrizy on BPD, Narcissism, and Codependency
I have never met an addict that I say you're not an addict. But at the same time I say: but that's what you do, it's not who you are.
Ever wondered how borderline personality disorder, narcissism, and codependency intertwine with addiction and recovery? In this episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner', host Pej Alaghamandan sits down with Gina Tabrizy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience in addiction, trauma, and codependency. Gina brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, diving deep into these challenging topics.
Pej, who has been sober for 14 years, guides the conversation with his own unique perspective as a drug and alcohol interventionist. Gina shares profound insights into how childhood trauma can shape one's self-esteem and lead to complex relationships with substances and others. She highlights the importance of distinguishing between an addict's actions and their identity, stating, 'I have never met an addict that I say you're not an addict.
But at the same time I say: but that's what you do, it's not who you are'. This perspective is crucial for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. The episode also explores the therapeutic technique of psychodrama, emphasizing its role in emotional healing. Gina explains how this method helps individuals release pent-up emotions and achieve catharsis, which is vital for recovery. The discussion is both enlightening and hopeful, offering practical advice and empathetic understanding.
If you're navigating the turbulent waters of addiction, dealing with codependent relationships, or seeking to understand borderline personality disorder and narcissism better, this episode is a must-listen. Pej and Gina's conversation is a treasure trove of insights that can help you or a loved one on the path to recovery.