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[–] Murse_Pat 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Have you tried DBT? I've seen really positive results it terms of mindfulness and a greater internal sense of control of emotions.

Do you find yourself wishing you experienced emotions/emotional reactions more traditionally, or do you value the different emotional perspective that comes with BPD?

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[–] foxyface [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I did DBT in my IOPs. I found it very helpful and highly suggest it to anyone and everyone! While I do love DBT, I found that it didn't really get to the root of why the disorder came about. Borderline typically develops due to some kind of extreme trauma [emotional/psychological/physical] and I am now doing Transfocused Psychotherapy that really breaks down patterns and figuring out where/why they started.

I never really thought about what it would be like to experience emotions more traditionally. I guess I don't even really know what that would be like because I have always had my extreme perceptions. One upside to being so emotionally sensitive is that I have very good emotional intuition when it comes to others and am really good at giving gifts, writing moving messages in cards, and giving pep talks. I don't think I would want to change how I experience emotions because even though it can be so brutal at times, it definitely is a big part of who I am. :)