Yes, They Have BPD in South Africa Too!

Episode Fourteen: Mel Jones & Dr. Serfer In this episode, Dr. Gregory Serfer, author of "I Am Still Right Here," and Melanie Jones explore the complexities of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through real-life experiences. Dr. Serfer narrates Mel's crisis story - which provides insightful perspective on how people see pwBPD. Mel resides in South Africa and the conversation aptly sets the stage for a raw, honest discussion on BPD's ups and downs, the lack of available support and it's impact, and common misunderstandings. They share clinical and firsthand insights on BPD misinterpretations, stress tolerance, and necessary healthcare changes for better diagnosis and support.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. Guests:Dr. Gregory Serfer & Melanie JonesMel's Email: [email protected]'s Email: [email protected]: “I Am Still Right Here”: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Still-Right-Here/dp/B0BNTZBZFTIn this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro1:07 Trigger Warning1:31 Introduction to Melanie Jones (Mel) & Dr. Gregory Serfer2:06 Mel’s Crisis Story narrated by Dr. Serfer(Beginning of Interview)7:35 Beginning of the Interview10:06 Who Is Mel Jones?11:13 Who is Dr. Serfer and What Is This Book?14:20 Mel’s Journey: The Ups and Downs of BPD17:53 The Lack of a Support System or Tribe and The BPD Monster Amongst Friends, Family, and Partners 22:22 Common Misunderstanding Amongst BPD 29:54 The Misreading of pwBPD by Others 37:31 Stress Tolerance for pwBPD 45:52 BPD Buddies 53:55 What needs to change in healthcare for BPD? 1:01:24 The Misunderstanding of BPD Diagnosis 1:03:25 Final Thoughts(End of Interview)1:12:07 Closing Statement from Nicole1:12:28 BPD Daily Mantra1:12:45 Outro1:14:02 “Gold” by Austin Millz: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Dz6wdHlI45KAOBAfMSJRSEpisode Resources:Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/Weekly Support Group & Career CoachingConnect with the Host: Nicole Darby: [email protected]:Host & Podcast Producer: Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiResearch Team: Nicole Darby & Tamar Brignolle