Demonized or Misunderstood? The Stigma of Personality Disorders

Can the labels we wear change the way we see ourselves and each other? In this episode, Xannie and Katja are joined by Kylee and Jake to discuss societal stigma surrounding personality disorders, focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD), narcissistic, personality disorder (NPD), antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and schizotypical personality disorder (STPD). Building on our conversation from Wednesday’s episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MbChkoc1HI), the bunch share their experiences with stigma, with subtopics including: media presentations of personality disorders, romanticizing PDs, and the disparity in tone used to talk about different PDs. Whether you're navigating your own journey with BPD or supporting someone who is, this conversation is vital for understanding and healing. Don’t miss out on the truths that could change perceptions and foster empathy.Find more from Kylee: @KyleeRackam https://www.instagram.com/kyleerackam_https://www.tiktok.com/@UClfU4D90xfhPJJqqxjP0wBQ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554776421760Find more from Jake: @antisocialtheatre https://www.instagram.com/antisocialtheatreCome back on Friday as we continue this topic, with a discussion on personality disorder stigma, and Sunday, as we wrap up this topic sharing stories of important relationships that have taught us something about our PDs. Nov 20th we'll be back with a new discussion topic, BPD at Work. 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 ________References:On ASPD and Anxiety: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165178102003207________ 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.