The Biggest Borderline Personality Disorder Myths & How To Get A Diagnosis
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The episode explores Borderline Personality Disorder, its emotional impacts, and the journey towards recovery.
Have you ever been told you’re “too much” or “too sensitive,” only to find yourself caught in an exhausting cycle - loving someone intensely one moment, then wanting to push them away the next? In this episode of But Are You Happy , hosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis unpack Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with clarity and compassion. They explore the why behind the intense emotional swings and relationship struggles that define BPD, shifting the conversation away from judgment and toward real clinical understanding. You’ll also learn: How BPD develops What’s happening in the brain and body when emotions take longer to settle after a trigger How healing involves balancing self-acceptance with meaningful behavioural change Why BPD isn’t a fixed “label,” and what recovery can actually look like Watch the podcast on YouTube here . If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 . Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support. GET IN TOUCH Want to get in touch with us? DM @butareyouhappypod on Instagram or send us…
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