(On Hiatus)*Trigger warning: some episodes we discuss drugs/self-harm/sexual trauma, ect.* AJ shares his experiences with BPD, anxiety, and depression along with his husband Cris. Together they discuss their relationship's special challenges, mental health issues, and their lives as introverts. Our goal is to share personal struggles and different mental health journeys. We are not mental health professionals and have no mental health qualifications but our own experiences. We're just two introverts in love dealing with life.♥️ For ad-free episodes, become a Patron! https://borderlineidealist.com/links
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(On Hiatus)*Trigger warning: some episodes we discuss drugs/self-harm/sexual trauma, ect.* AJ shares his experiences with BPD, anxiety, and depression along with his husband Cris. Together they discuss their relationship's special challenges, mental health issues, and their lives as introverts. Our goal is to share personal struggles and different mental health journeys. We are not mental health professionals and have no mental health qualifications but our own experiences. We're just two introverts in love dealing with life.♥️ For ad-free episodes, become a Patron! https://borderlineidealist.com/links
A song to help you use the STOP skill to the tune of "Stop," by Spice Girls!
Music, video, acting, directed and produced by Aj!
More song on the way!
Lyrics:
PERSON: I've heard you talk about the stop skill but I can never use it
AJ: why?
PERSON: I just can't remember to use it!
AJ: well I have a fun way that can help you to remember it!
PERSON: really? Okay!
AJ: it's a song that came up with. PERSON: okay!
AJ: and I'm going to have to sing right now so... PERSON: .. Oh no thank you
AJ: Too late! Let's say:
Someone just walked in,
They make you frown,
For some reason you don't think they like you.
It's how your friends are charmed away,
Distracted from what you were saying.
Trying to stay grounded but those strong feelings,
Makes you want to show them how bad your feeling,
Youre Lost in a daze,
The stranger steps your way,
With a smile, asking how you're doing?
You're angry from being pushed aside,
You want to run out of the room and cry,
That feeling so intense,
Recognize when you're about to lose it.
PERSON: Okay, so that's when I...
STOP right now!
Take a step back,
Observe your surroundings, what your feeling,
Find the facts?
Proceed now mindfully. Don't go overreactioning, So you won't regret a thing.
La la la la
Remember feelings don't last forever
La la la la
If you use stop things will turn out better.
You feel angry like you've been deserted,
But acting out right now just isn't worth it,
You're right to feel the emotions you do,
But resist the thrill of getting even! Acting on them
Consider being wise beyond your years,
Recall the times you went apeshit on peers,
Never makes you look too good,
When you're telling everyone you didn't get what you deserve!
STOP right now!
Take a step back,
Observe your surroundings, what your feeling,
What are the fact?
Proceed now mindfully.
Don't go overreactioning,
So you won't regret a thing.
When you feel,
Eyebrows arching,
Temperature rising,
Hands clenched,
Arms stiff,
You know it's time to stop that ship!
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Borderline Idealist – BPD, Anxiety, & Depression
(On Hiatus)*Trigger warning: some episodes we discuss drugs/self-harm/sexual trauma, ect.* AJ shares his experiences with BPD, anxiety, and depression along with his husband Cris. Together they discuss their relationship's special challenges, mental health issues, and their lives as introverts. Our goal is to share personal struggles and different mental health journeys. We are not mental health professionals and have no mental health qualifications but our own experiences. We're just two introverts in love dealing with life.♥️ For ad-free episodes, become a Patron! https://borderlineidealist.com/links
