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Nov 2024
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Ignored and Overlooked: BPD Stories of F...

The BPD Bunch
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Struggling to find the right support when living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel isolating and frustrating—especially when facing a healthcare system that sometimes falls short. In today's episode, Xannie, Carys, Darren, Jack, Solène and André share stories of timed they've felt dismissed, misunderstood, and ignored by providers.

Building on our conversation from Wednesday’s episode, we chat about everything from overlooked symptoms, to recognizing when to reveal what information.

Whether you’re on this journey yourself or supporting someone with BPD, tune in for insights and practical advice on getting the care you deserve. Nov 6th th we'll be back with a new discussion topic, BPD in Teen Years. Can't wait until then? Sign up for our "BPD Buddies" or "BPD Besties" tiers on Patreon to get early access to an exclusive extended cut of next week's episode NOW! 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 ________ 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.

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