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Why I posted on DID on a site dedicated to Borderline Personalty Disorder
I posted the link to Herschel Walker and DID for a reason. I recently came across Dr. Leland Heller’s comment on his Biological Unhappiness site. Here is an excerpt: While DID (a.k.a.. “multiple personality disorder”) is not uncommon, I have seen a few. They all also have the BPD. I view the DID as what happens when even psychosis no longer protects against crushing pain. I find this quite interesting. He seems to be saying that when certain behaviors, including psychotic behavior and BPD-like disassociative behaviors, are no longer effective to reduce crushing pain, DID can develop to protect the person from the pain. In other words, I read this…
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Herschel Walker on Dissociative Identity Disorder
Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL running back Herschel Walker reveals details of his dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. For years, he tried to manage over ten different personalities, and it eventually brought him to the brink of suicide. His new memoir is Breaking Free. Listen to the WNYC show or watch the video. No related posts.
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Four reasons bipolar disorder is accepted and borderline personality disorder is not
I am often asked why Borderline Personality Disorder is not as recognized and as accepted as bipolar disorder . I think there are four main reasons: No celebrity has come out and announced that they have the disorder. While several celebrities have said they have bipolar disorder (just search on the Internet and you’ll see), no celebrity has announced they have BPD. Why? Probably because of the stigma (see below). There are certainly candidates for the disorder, but no poster child yet. Many people believe that BPD is just a case of the person behaving badly. Non-BPs are definitely guilty of this in spades. The behaviors associated with the disorder –…
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For my 100th Post – House Passes Bill Making May BPD Awareness Month
House Clears Resolution on Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness April 2, 2008 By a vote of 417-0, the House of Representatives on April 1 passed H.Res. 1005, urging recognition of Borderline Personality Disorder. Here is the text of the bill: HRES 1005 EH H. Res. 1005 InH. RES. 1005 Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Awareness Month. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2008 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the House of Representatives, U. S., April 1, 2008. Whereas borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects the…
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Role of Shame in BPD
Here is an excellent article about shame and BPD: http://www.soulselfhelp.on.ca/drm10shame.html The Role of Shame in BPD © Dr. Richard Moskovitz Can you discuss shame? Is shame not one of the most significant core wounds that must be healed in order to recover from BPD? Shame is fundamental to the experience of anyone with BPD and is the most crucial emotion that must be addressed if recovery is to occur. Shame is often confused with guilt, but these emotions have very different meanings. Shame is about who we are, while guilt is about what we do. Shame therefore reflects more lasting beliefs about the self than guilt. When we feel guilt,…