#667 Regulating Intense Emotions - Elyse Cizek#667 Regulating Intense Emotions - Elyse Cizek
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Elyse Cizek shares her journey with BPD, offering heartfelt self-soothing techniques and insights into managing intense emotions.
2:15:45•27 Oct 2023
Elyse Cizek: Embracing BPD and Finding Calm in Chaos
Episode Overview
- Elyse's journey of self-reflection and change, living with BPD, and managing relationships
- Insightful self-soothing tactics and coping mechanisms
- Raw and honest discussions about addiction, trauma, and emotional neglect
- Navigating intense emotions and the complexities of emotional regulation
- Elyse's journey towards healing and self-acceptance
“I just imagine that the hand of my higher power, the benevolent force of love in the universe, whatever you want to call it, then I'm sleeping and it's palmed and it's got me.”
Ever wondered how someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) manages to find peace amid the emotional storms? Elyse Cizek, a writer and musician, takes you through her deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', hosted by Paul Gilmartin, Elyse opens up about living with BPD and the challenges it brings to her relationships and daily life.
But it’s not just about the struggles; Elyse also shares some of her most effective self-soothing techniques that have helped her regain control when emotions run high. From talking to herself out loud to asking what she needs in the moment, her strategies are both practical and heartfelt. This episode is a raw, honest look at how one person navigates the complexities of intense emotions and the path to healing.
Perfect for anyone dealing with similar issues or those who want to understand the emotional rollercoaster that is BPD.
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