Today we’re focusing on what are termed borderline traits as well as different types of borderline personality disorder.There are many people, primarily women, who struggle with it, without knowing what to call it. In fact, it wasn’t a “diagnosis” until 1980. But that certainly doesn’t mean it wasn’t real before that date.Having any kind of personality disorder is tough. What do those words “personality disorder” mean? We’ll go over that (you may be wondering if you or someone you love may struggle with that). And today, we&#39;ll be covering two distinct and contradictory fears of those having borderline traits. We&#39;ll also focus on four different categories within the borderline framework that Dr. Christine Lawson uses in her fantastic book<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Borderline-Mother-Unpredictable-Relationship/dp/1665282525" rel="nofollow">, Understanding the Borderline Mother.</a> Her whole approach is so that you, as her adult child, can learn how to have a relationship with her – with certain guardrails put in place.<h3>Vital Links:</h3><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463" rel="nofollow">Mayo Clinic article on personality disorders</a>The classic book on borderline personality disorder <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hate-You-Dont-Leave-Understanding-Personality/dp/0593418492" rel="nofollow">“I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me”</a><a href="https://drmargaretrutherford.com/guilt-and-the-borderline-mother-or-wife-or-daughter-or-friend-nine-ways-to-work-through-it/" rel="nofollow">SelfWork episode on nine ways</a> to work through the guilt you may feel with a BPD momSelfWork episode on how you can never be enough for someone with BPD<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/from-freud-to-fluoxetine/202402/the-great-paradox-of-borderline-personality-disorder" rel="nofollow">Psychology Today article</a> outlining the two major fears of someone with BPD<a href="https://www.psychotherapeutic.help/2018/12/20/part-iii-types-of-borderline-parent/" rel="nofollow">Summary of the four types of BPD</a><h3>Advertisers&#39; Links and Special Offers:</h3>Have you been putting off getting help? BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has <a href="https://trybetterhelp.com/selfwork" rel="nofollow">a special offer</a> for you now!You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/selfwork-dr.-margaret-rutherford/id1166015598?mt=2" rel="nofollow">SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford</a>. Subscribe to <a href="https://drmargaretrutherford.com/" rel="nofollow">my website</a> and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you’d like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click <a href="https://facebook.com/groups/SelfWork" rel="nofollow">here</a> and answer the membership questions! Welcome!My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available<a href="http://perfectlyhiddendepression.com/" rel="nofollow"> here!</a> Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life.There’s another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You’ll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you’re giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I’ll look forward to hearing from you!   Our Sponsors: * Check out Calm: https://calm.com/SELFWORK * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code SELFWORK for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

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