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

This episode gives big sitting-down-for-coffee-with-your-big-sister-for-a-heart-to-heart energy. Together, we'll discuss social media and its impact on emotion dysregulation, discussing your mental health with your family, how to heal after rushing into new relationships too quickly, and the inevitable post-honeymoon phase crash.Questions answered and topics discussed in this episode:■ The impact social media usage has on emotion dysregulation (and the reason behind my current digital detox) ■ How my views have changed regarding getting a BPD diagnosis (and why I no longer take psychiatrists' word as the "gospel truth" and encourage anyone to get a second opinion after getting any psychiatric diagnosis)■ How to find and interview a therapist (questions I ask mental health professionals to see if they're a good fit for me)■ How to do a social media detox the right way (without splitting)■ Tips on cleansing your social media feeds (that actually work)■ Telling parents you have BPD (should you do it, and how should you approach these conversations?) ■ Tips for managing emotion dysregulation in new relationships (why it can sometimes feel like your relationships never work)■ When love becomes an addiction: limerence and emotion dysregulation (is there a link?) 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 NeffEnjoyed 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.