What is public sphere model?

Table of Contents:

1. What is public sphere model?
2. What is dichotomy in psychology?
3. What causes black and white thinking?
4. What is another way to say black and white thinking?
5. What it feels like having BPD?
6. How do I self soothe my BPD?
7. What does a borderline episode look like?
8. How can I fix my borderline personality disorder?

What is public sphere model?

The public sphere (German Öffentlichkeit) is an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

What is dichotomy in psychology?

Dichotomy refers to the division of one whole idea, thought, or concept into two separate and unrelated ideas. ... For instance, a therapist will use DSM-IV criteria to examine the dichotomy between what constitutes moderate depression from severe depression.

What causes black and white thinking?

What causes black and white thinking? Although personality disorders and mental health conditions are sometimes genetic, there isn't enough research to say conclusively that black and white thinking itself is inherited. It has, however, been linked to childhood or adult trauma.

What is another way to say black and white thinking?

Manichean

What it feels like having BPD?

BPD is characterized by rapidly fluctuating moods, an unstable sense of self, impulsiveness, and a lot of fear. That can make you act erratically. One moment you might feel as though you love someone so intensely that you want to spend your life with them.

How do I self soothe my BPD?

BPD self-management

1. Rub ice over where you want to hurt yourself.
2. Sticky tape or plaster your skin and peel it off.
3. Take a cold bath.
4. Deep breathing.

What does a borderline episode look like?

Recurring suicidal behaviors or threats or self-harming behavior, such as cutting. Intense and highly changeable moods, with each episode lasting from a few hours to a few days. Chronic feelings of emptiness. Inappropriate, intense anger or problems controlling anger.

How can I fix my borderline personality disorder?

Psychotherapy

1. Focus on your current ability to function.
2. Learn to manage emotions that feel uncomfortable.
3. Reduce your impulsiveness by helping you observe feelings rather than acting on them.
4. Work on improving relationships by being aware of your feelings and those of others.
5. Learn about borderline personality disorder.