Day: Psychoeducation

The role of trauma bonding in relationships between people with borderline patterns and narcissistic patterns

“What trauma bonding is, how it arises – and how the exit can succeed”

1) Brief overview – what it is about

Trauma bonding describes an intense, elusive bond that arises in relationships with recurring cycles of stress and violence. It feels subjectively ‘magnetic’, but is Intermittent reward (periods of intense closeness) and sporadic injury (depreciation, Gaslighting, withdrawal) neurobiologically ‘wired’. When a person is strong Fear of abandonment (often with borderline patterns) and the other Control/superiority needs (often with narcissistic patterns) creates a cycle that entangles both: Proximity–pain–reconciliation–hope–relapse.

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Two with Borderline – How love succeeds despite scars

‘A testimonial of intense feelings, deep vulnerability – and the power of connection.’

What happens when two people with intense feelings, old wounds and a deep desire for closeness meet? An honest experience of relationship with Borderline – without romanticisation, but full of hope.

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Self-help at Borderline: Strategies to improve quality of life

“Self-help with Borderline requires commitment and discipline. Discover proven strategies such as mindfulness, skills training and social support to improve your quality of life and find stability.”

Reading time

1–2 minutes

Borderline personality disorder (BPS) is a complex and challenging mental illness that can significantly affect the daily lives of those affected. Typical symptoms include emotional instability, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and a negative self-image. Despite these challenges, there are a variety of self-help measures and strategies that people with Borderline can use to manage their everyday lives and improve their quality of life. In this article, we will explore different approaches and techniques that have proven helpful in practice.

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