BPD Idealization Devaluation Cycles "Get-Away Closer" BPD Push/PullBPD Idealization Devaluation Cycles "Get-Away Closer" BPD Push/Pull
Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups
BPD Idealization Devaluation Cycles - "Get-Away Closer" BPD Push/Pull BPD idealization is not as real as BPD devaluation. Both result from the core relational impairment of the Approach Avoidance Conflict in BPD - It's the push-pull "get-away...
15:35•1 Sept 2023
The Push-Pull Dance: Understanding BPD Relationship Cycles
Episode Overview
- BPD idealization is transient and doesn't reflect a genuine perception of the individual
- Untreated individuals with BPD experience unconscious repetition compulsion cycles, influencing their approach-avoidance dynamics
- A.J. Mahari's 30 years of expertise offers profound clarity on the complexities of BPD relationships
- The podcast sheds light on the intricacies of healing from the aftermath of toxic relationships with individuals with BPD
- Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the nuanced push-pull dynamics in BPD idealization and devaluation cycles
“People with BPD do not at all see you. They do not at all hear you for who you really are.”
Ever felt like you're on an emotional rollercoaster in a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? In this episode of 'Surviving BPD Relationship Breakups', A.J. Mahari, a seasoned Counselor and Trauma Recovery Coach, dives deep into the push-pull dynamics of BPD relationships. Known as the 'get-away closer' phenomenon, these cycles of idealization and devaluation can leave you feeling lost and drained.
Mahari breaks down why these cycles happen, explaining the core relational issues like approach-avoidance conflict and the lack of object constancy in untreated BPD individuals. Her three decades of experience shine through as she offers clarity on these turbulent interactions, helping listeners understand the unconscious patterns at play. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to make sense of a chaotic relationship and seeking ways to heal from its emotional toll.
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