Title: Emotion Regulation in Borderline Personality Disorder
Headings: Emotion Regulation in Borderline Personality Disorder
Emotion Regulation in Borderline Personality Disorder
What Is Emotion Regulation?
Emotion Regulation vs. Dysregulation
BPD and Emotional Issues
Rapid Mood Swings and Irritability
Difficulty Controlling Anger
Feelings of Emptiness
Paranoia and Fear of Abandonment
Managing Emotions Despite BPD
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Content: While it's not completely clear where this feeling comes from, it may be related to an insecure self-image. Someone with BPD may struggle to retain a firm idea of their identity, and they may feel disconnected from themselves and from others. 6
This feeling of emptiness is very disruptive, and it can lead to impulsive behaviors, as well as self-harm and suicide . It can also cause loneliness, as someone experiencing chronic emptiness may feel disconnected from others and may struggle to maintain friendships. If you're experiencing this isolation, it may also make it harder to regulate your emotions, which can begin a vicious cycle that exacerbates your feelings of distress and emptiness. Paranoia and Fear of Abandonment
People with BPD often are afraid of being alone, rejected, or abandoned by those closest to them, which can cause intense paranoia. 7 That may lead them to act obsessively and constantly seek reassurance, or even to push others away to avoid feeling hurt by a future rejection. Unfortunately, many of these behaviors can lead to a lack of stable relationships. Trouble regulating emotions can exacerbate this. Intense, emotional outbursts may push others further away, and an inability to soothe feelings of paranoia or insecurity can lead to more instability in the relationship.