The BPD Bunch Ep 3: Unstable identity

In this Episode, Jess, Xannie, Alex, Georgette, Sophie, and Katja talk about the third of 9 symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder listed in the DSM-5: Identity disturbance, characterized by a markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self The Bunch share their experiences with the symptom to give you insights into the different ways someone with BPD might experience “unstable identity”. They also cover the different ways they manage that symptom, to give you hope and direction for managing it yourself! Katja’s Note: Please note that in this episode, the Bunch discuss recreational alcohol and drug use. Katja would like to make it clear that whilst she does not judge other panelists' lifestyle choices, as an educator, she does not personally partake in excessive alcohol consumption nor any form of drug use. Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹