emotional reactivity and toxic friendships

It’s another lively episode of BFTB, y’all. This time, we’re diving into mental health stigma, low emotional intelligence, gaslighting, and emotion dysregulation. Check out the time stamps below for a full breakdown of topics covered and questions answered.TIMESTAMPS: 2:02 | The importance of doing nothing and cultivating silence (new research in neuroscience with tweet from Billy Openheimer)10:18 | Voicemail from Josie regarding BPD stigma in Hollywood films (“Bodies, Bodies, Bodies”) and reframing the way we view and approach talking about our struggles with emotion dysregulation 17:02 | Email from Christian, a first-generation immigrant struggling with his family’s antiquated views regarding mental health and invalidating behavior24:06 | Voicemail from Sammy, who asks, “how can I tell if my friend has BPD?” (Discussion on toxic friendships and setting boundaries)37:00 | Voicemail from Erin, who is struggling with wondering if her emotional reactions are genuine or if “it’s just the BPD” (Discussion on gaslighting, weaponization of diagnostic labels by intimate partners, and how to get a better handle on emotional reactivity) 58:00 | Preview of this week's episode of My Stupid Walk for My Stupid Mental Health (Ep 13)RESOURCES:■ Billy Openheimer Twitter■ Ryan Holiday’s YouTube channel, The Daily StoicEnjoyed this episode? Explore more as a Premium Submarine. Dive deep into hundreds of hours of exclusive content on Patreon, including my original BPD recovery series, guided meditations, and much more. Click here to preview the premium collections you’ll unlock access to for as little as a couple of cups of coffee a month. Learn more and join 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.