The BPD Bunch S4E1: The BPD Favorite Person

The BPD Bunch is back!! Join Xannie, Alex, Georgette, Madhurima, Jay, and Katja in this exciting episode as they dive deep into the concept of the favorite person (FP). Alex kicks off the discussion by explaining what exactly an FP is. Together, they explore the impact of an FP relationship on BPD symptoms and how it can influence other relationships. Plus, don't miss out on their invaluable tips for effectively managing the attachment to an FP. Get ready for an insightful and engaging conversation that everyone can relate to! Come back on Friday for an FP minisode: “How Do I Know If I Have a Favorite Person?“ Next week we’ll be back to discuss what a “BPD Episode” is. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tears on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode today! https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨  🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch  Episode terms (the ones we mentioned but didn’t expand on) 1. Schizotypal personality disorder: Schizotypal personality disorder is a psychological condition where a person experiences eccentric thoughts, behaviors, and difficulties in social interactions. Individuals with this disorder may have peculiar beliefs, unusual perceptual experiences, and struggle with maintaining close relationships. 2. "Checking the facts" (DBT skill): "Checking the facts" is a useful skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that encourages individuals to examine and validate the accuracy of their thoughts and perceptions. By carefully questioning and gathering evidence, this skill helps people challenge their assumptions, minimize distortions, and make more informed and rational decisions. It promotes a balanced and objective perspective, leading to healthier and more effective problem-solving. ________ About Us:  The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! ________ 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 ❤️‍🩹