Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Why We Stay Alive Feat. Listener Responses
Why We Stay Alive Feat. Listener Responses
Why We Stay Alive Feat. Listener Responses
Monday 21st October 2024
Hosts Sara and Talon discuss staying alive with BPD, sharing listener responses and personal experiences. A mix of raw honesty and dark humour.
60 minutes
Raw
Honest
Compassionate
Supportive
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About this podcast
Author:
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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Episode Overview
- 70% of people with BPD will attempt suicide; 10% will complete it.
- Dark humour can be a coping mechanism for dealing with chronic suicidal thoughts.
- Living for others can sometimes help you find reasons to live for yourself.
- Creating a life that works for you is crucial for mental well-being.
- Listener responses highlight diverse reasons for staying alive.
Sometimes living for someone else gets you to the next point where you can live for yourself.
In this heartfelt episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson, along with Sara's husband Talon, dive into the deeply personal topic of staying alive amidst the struggles of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). With National Suicide Prevention Month as a backdrop, they explore why people with BPD often face chronic suicidal thoughts and how they manage to stay afloat.
Sara opens up about her own experiences with titrating down on her SSRIs and the emotional rollercoaster that follows. Talon shares his perspective as someone living alongside a partner with chronic suicidal ideation, providing a supportive yet raw look into their daily lives. The episode is a blend of dark humour and serious conversation, offering a unique take on a heavy subject.
You'll also hear from listeners who share their reasons for staying alive, adding a communal touch to the discussion. Whether it's for their pets, partners, or the simple joys of life, these responses highlight the complex web of motivations that keep people going. Sara and Talon don't shy away from the harsh realities but also focus on the importance of creating a life that truly works for you.
If you're looking for an episode that combines raw honesty with compassionate understanding, this one is not to be missed.