What Does Fear of Abandonment Mean to A pwBPD?

In this episode, Nicole, Dr. Gregory Serfer, and Melanie Jones explore the fear of abandonment in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They discuss how this fear affects relationships and daily life, sharing personal experiences, insights, and strategies for managing this challenging aspect of BPD. Whether you're looking to understand BPD better or seeking practical advice, this episode offers valuable guidance on navigating fear and abandonment.Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Here is the episode breakdown: Guest:Dr. Gregory SerferEmail: [email protected] Book: “I Am Still Right Here”: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Still-Right-Here/dp/B0BNTZBZFTQuora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Gregory-SerferMelanie Jones: [email protected] this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro(Beginning of Interview)1:07 Nicole’s Opening Statement2:24 Introduction to Dr. Gregory Serfer and Melanie Jones (and Handsome Dan)8:00 The Importance of Fear of Abandonment Concerning BPD13:22 Follow up: Can Fear of Abandonment Play into Other Emotions/Thoughts18:36 Mel’s Perspective: Fear of Abandonment23:30 Relationships with a Person with BPD (pwBPD)29:06 Advice For Confronting Discards32:07 Mel’s Perspective: Tips to Avoid the Fear of Abandonment35:20 Nicole’s Perspective: Tips to Avoid the Fear of Abandonment38:44 More Strategies (Continued) 39:58 Testing, Self-Awareness, and More Perspectives47:15 Resources, Solutions, Planning, and Support 49:08 Mel and Gregory’s Final Words(End of Interview)49:52 Nicole’s Closing Statement50:15 BPD Daily Mantra50:31 Outro51:50 Ion Like That by Jane Handcock: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=j5oo3U0QeLQEpisode Resources:Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/ Connect with the Host: Nicole Darby: [email protected] BPD Support Resources and Weekly Support Group (Wednesdays): https://www.showmegrace.orgCredits:Hosts: Nicole Darby, Dr. Gregory Serfer, Melanie Jones, "Handsome Dan" -Yeti microphoneMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiPodcast Producer: Nicole DarbyResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle