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Dec 2022
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The BPD Bunch: Ep 7 - Emotional Instabil...

The BPD Bunch
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In this Episode, Xannie, Alex, Lena,  and Jesstalk about the sixth of 9 symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder listed in the DSM-5: Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood  The Bunch share their experiences with the symptom to give you insights into the different ways someone with BPD might experience emotional instability. They also co ... Show More
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