Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

  • Sara administers herself an assessment: The Difficulties With Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)

Sara administers herself an assessment: The Difficulties With Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)

Sunday 11th December 2022

Sara Amundson takes the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, sharing insights on managing emotions with BPD, medication, and DBT.
27 minutes
Raw
Honest
Hopeful
Educational
Non-judgmental

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Bold Beautiful Borderline
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Sara's Journey: Assessing Emotion Regulation with BPD

But I guess this experiment for the podcast really just makes me feel hope that, like if I've grown this much, that there's still a lot of more room for growth.
Have you ever wondered how someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) manages their emotions? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', Sara Amundson gives us an intimate look into her emotional world by taking the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). This clinical tool is designed to measure how people relate to their emotions, and Sara shares her scores from before and after medication management and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Sara's candid discussion offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of emotion regulation for those living with BPD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or Substance Use Disorder. She explains how this assessment has been instrumental in identifying areas for growth and better understanding her emotional responses. The episode isn't just about numbers; it's about real, tangible progress and the journey towards emotional stability. Listeners will find Sara's story both educational and inspiring.
She opens up about her struggles and triumphs, making it clear that while the path to better emotional regulation isn't easy, it's certainly achievable. Whether you're dealing with similar issues or just curious about the inner workings of BPD, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice. So, if you're looking to understand more about emotion regulation and the tools that can help, tune in to Sara's self-assessment journey.
It might just offer the perspective you need to start your own path towards emotional well-being.