How to Deal with BPD at School - The BPD Bunch S5E2

In this episode, Xannie, Katja, Georgette, Jack, and Jay chat about how borderline personality disorder (BPD) can create challenges at school. In the first half of the episode, they share their own stories about how BPD showed up for them and how it affected their relationships at school. In the second half, they share their top tips and lessons on managing school life with BPD and offer advice for parents, teachers, and anyone supporting a student with BPD.

Come back on Friday as we wrap up this topic, with a discussion on getting reasonable accommodations, as well as if/when the Bunch disclose their diagnosis at school. October 16th we'll be back with a new discussion topic, BPD & Empathy. 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! 🌟 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 ________Terms from this episode:Schizotypal Personality Disorder: This is a mental health condition where a person might feel very different from others. They may have unusual thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors, and they might struggle with forming close relationships. People with this disorder often feel uncomfortable in social situations and can seem odd or eccentric to others.Emotion Regulation Skills (in Dialectical Behavior Therapy): These are tools that help people manage their feelings better. In dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotion regulation skills teach people how to understand their emotions, calm down when they’re upset, and handle difficult situations without getting overwhelmed. It’s about learning to control how you feel and react to things. ________ Resources:Emotions Matter Publication "Supporting Students with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Educational Professionals, Parents, and Students" https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/s/BPD-in-Schools-for-Web.pdf ________ 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.