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Episode 507: "Borderline Personality Disorder: Seeking the Gray" with Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda
Episode 507: "Borderline Personality Disorder: Seeking the Gray" with Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda
Episode 507: "Borderline Personality Disorder: Seeking the Gray" with Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda
Tuesday 14th June 2022
Genevieve Jacobs and Patrick Miranda tackle BPD stigmas, sharing personal stories and insights for a more compassionate understanding.
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Get the buttons here!Borderline Personality Disorder: Embracing the Gray Areas
Borderline personality disorder is not your identity, it's not a personal definition and it is not a mandate to waive your right to personal connection.
How do you break through the heavy labels and stigma attached to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? In this episode of 'To Write Love on Her Arms', host Chad Moses is joined by Genevieve Jacobs and counselor Patrick Miranda to confront the misconceptions head-on. Genevieve, a resident physician who lives with BPD, and Patrick, an experienced counselor, bring their unique perspectives to the table, aiming to shift the conversation from black-and-white thinking to the nuanced gray areas of this diagnosis.
Genevieve shares her journey of navigating life as both a doctor and a patient, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and addressing the stigma within the medical community. Patrick discusses his extensive experience in various treatment settings, highlighting the significance of building a strong therapeutic relationship and finding consistency in support systems. Together, they tackle harmful stereotypes, illustrating that BPD is indeed treatable and that individuals with this diagnosis are far more than their label.
The episode is rich with personal stories and professional insights, offering listeners a compassionate and realistic view of living with BPD. Listeners will find themselves rethinking preconceived notions and gaining a deeper understanding of the emotional complexities involved. This episode is a call to action for more empathetic conversations around mental health, advocating for language that recognizes the full humanity of those with BPD.
Tune in to discover how embracing the gray areas can lead to more supportive and meaningful interactions with those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder.