are you in love or are you in limerence? (the difference between true intimacy and neurotic obsession)

This episode brings all the “sitting down for coffee with your big sister” energy, as we dive into some of the most relatable struggles in mental health and relationships. We start with a look at social media’s impact on emotion dysregulation and why I’m currently on a digital detox. You’ll hear practical tips on cleansing your feeds to support mental clarity and manage emotional well-being without feeling the need to “split” from online spaces entirely.We’ll also talk about how my views on BPD diagnosis have evolved. After years of navigating mental health systems, I’ve learned the importance of questioning labels and why it’s essential to get a second opinion when facing any psychiatric diagnosis. I’ll share what I’ve learned about finding the right therapist, including key questions to ask to ensure a good fit.The conversation continues with advice on discussing mental health with family, particularly the sensitive topic of sharing a BPD diagnosis. We’ll explore how to approach these conversations with intention and honesty.For anyone struggling in new relationships, I offer insights on handling the intense emotions that can arise, especially when it feels like the honeymoon phase crashes hard. We’ll look at “limerence” and its connection to emotional sensitivity, helping you understand why love can sometimes feel like an addiction and why some relationships might seem to follow a repeating pattern.Recommended and mentioned resources: ■ The Blindboy Podcast - Speaking to a Cyberpsychologist about the psychology of online behaviour■ Article - "What is Limerence? 5 Signs You're Experiencing It (Not Love)"■ Book - "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" by Kristin NeffCraving more? Become a Premium Submarine. Join an exclusive community and unlock hundreds of hours of members-only content: full-length episodes, deep-dive series, guided meditations, and more—all for the cost of a couple of coffees a month. Start exploring at backfromtheborderline.com.The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I don’t want to talk to your personality; I want to talk to your soul. Imagine if your most painful and debilitating mental health symptoms and self-sabotaging behaviors aren’t evidence of 'disorder' or 'dysfunction', but adaptive strategies that once kept you safe. My goal is to help you shift from asking ‘What’s wrong with me?’ to ‘What happened to me?’The word ‘borderline’ in this podcast has nothing to do with psychiatric labels. It has everything to do with coming back from the inner psychological brink we all experience. Everyone has found themselves on the edge, in that liminal space where the old self falls apart and the new Self emerges. Here, we explore what it means to undergo true emotional alchemy: that ancient and primordial process of falling apart, confronting the underworld of our psyche, and falling back together into someone stronger, wiser, and more whole.Many highly sensitive people who identify with the seemingly never-ending list of diagnostic mental health labels contained within ‘the bible of psychiatry’ (the DSM) share the same underlying sense of being irreparably broken, disconnected from their intuition, and paralyzed by life’s existential questions. I believe the resulting—and perfectly understandable—chronic feelings of emptiness and spiritual starvation are the TRUE causes of our current collective ‘mental health crisis.’Together, we’ll dive into depth psychology, mythology, human consciousness, critical psychiatry, and the impact of trauma to help you begin the process of emotional alchemy. This exploration will help you get to the root cause of your suffering and free yourself from the toxic shame, limiting beliefs, and mental programming that have kept you locked in the chains of your past.In an era where mental health and spirituality are too often commercialized, I’m not here as a guru with a quick fix to sell you. I don’t believe anyone is ever truly ‘healed’ or ‘cured.’ There is no return to some mythical state of pre-trauma purity, but rather a continuous spiral of unbecoming, unlearning, and transformation. As a fellow seeker, I will be there in your ear, walking alongside you on your path toward wholeness as a sort of parasocial big sister. That, I can promise.By integrating the concepts we explore together, you’ll begin to see that anyone—even you—can come back from the borderline.CRAVING MORE? Visit backfromtheborderline.com to dive into my universe, connect with me, access my Patreon, and discover more about my journey and work. Don’t forget to follow Back from the Borderline so new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays automatically drop into your podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.