Patrick Custer

Rooted Recovery Stories

Patrick Custer

  • Healing From BPD feat. Kevin Quinn | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 146

Healing From BPD feat. Kevin Quinn | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 146

Thursday 28th March 2024

Actor Kevin Quinn shares his journey with BPD, from misdiagnosis to remission, offering hope and insights into mental health recovery.
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Rooted Recovery Stories
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Kevin Quinn: Triumph Over Borderline Personality Disorder

Episode Overview

  • Kevin Quinn discusses the challenges of living with Borderline Personality Disorder and the journey to remission.
  • Misdiagnosis and the impact it had on Kevin's life and mental health.
  • The importance of support systems and relationships in coping with BPD.
  • Insights into Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and its role in Kevin's healing.
  • Encouragement for individuals and families dealing with BPD to seek help and support.
So what BPD looks like, I mean, untreated and untreated are two very different things. I suffered with the OCD, the tics got in my way, and I was embarrassed a lot of the time when they would creep their way into my daily life.
Actor and musician Kevin Quinn sits down with host Patrick Custer to share his life-changing journey with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in this episode of 'Rooted Recovery Stories'. Kevin's story begins with a misdiagnosis that led to an identity crisis, but through perseverance and the right support, he found his way to remission. Now, he's using his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and provide hope to others facing similar struggles.
Kevin's openness about his experiences offers valuable insights into living with BPD and the importance of a strong support system. He discusses the tools and strategies that helped him, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and how these can aid others on their path to recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by BPD or looking for inspiration on their own mental health journey.