your chance to participate in a study that could transform the future of BPD diagnosis

Join me for a deep dive into an exciting research initiative spearheaded by honors student Pearl Meredith at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Under the guidance of Principal Investigator Dr. Jocelyn Lymburner, this study seeks to transform our perception and relationship with the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) label.The heart of this research lies in understanding the lived experience of those diagnosed with BPD. If you're at least 16 years old and have been clinically diagnosed with BPD, your participation could be pivotal in reshaping how BPD is viewed and treated. The study's goal is to explore diverse individual experiences with BPD, focusing on personal interpretations, management strategies, and their overall impact on well-being.As a listener of Back from the Borderline, your involvement in this study is not just an opportunity to contribute to vital research but also a chance for personal reflection. Participation involves completing an anonymous, 30-minute survey via Qualtrics, where you'll share insights about your mental health care experiences, thoughts, and feelings related to your BPD diagnosis. Your privacy and comfort are paramount, with the assurance of anonymity and voluntary participation. And there's an added incentive: all participants can enter a draw for one of four $50 VISA gift cards.But that's not all. If you don't meet the study requirements or simply wish to stay informed, you have the option to sign up to receive the study results once completed. This is a unique opportunity to stay connected with the latest advancements in understanding BPD.In this episode, we not only delve into the nuances of the BPD label, discussing its empowering and harmful aspects, but also emphasize the importance of your voice in this study. Your experiences, challenges, and insights are invaluable in paving the way for a more empathetic and informed approach to BPD. Join me in this enlightening episode as we venture into the world of BPD, highlighting the crucial role your stories play in advancing mental health research and understanding.Your voice matters, and this is your chance to make it heard.TO PARTICIPATE, VISIT: https://kpupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8joXR6DMB0lnT2C [The study will take approximately 30 minutes of your time. All participants must have received a clinical diagnosis of BPD and be at least 16 years of age or older.DEADLINE FOR PARTICIPATION: March 1st, 2024TO RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY, VISIT: https://kpupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Rm9tCpZkIob7JI [perfect for those who are not eligible to participate, but are still interested/invested in this topic]QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STUDY: Reach out to Pearl directly at pearl.meredith@student.kpu.ca 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 isn’t about psychiatric labels. It’s about 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. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.