Without the ability to self regulate, we lack resilience and become a victim to our external experience. This is how we learn self regulation:

Some of us believe other people's emotions are our responsibility. This creates anxiety, resentment, and shame spirals. Other people's emotions aren't our responsibility. Here's why:

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The pain from a friendship breakup is real. It’s even worse if you don’t understand why it ended. People expect friendships to last forever. The ending is just as painful as romantic breakups— we just don’t talk about it.

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BPD and other personality disorders come from attachment trauma. Pushing people away, shutting down, lack of trust are all just symptoms. When humans don’t experience safe predictable childhood connections, maladaptive coping is the natural response.

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Just a reminder that a series of bad days, a series of attacks, relapsing (or whatever it may be) does not decrease you or your value. Sometimes just surviving the day is something to be proud of. One step back does not erase all the progress you have made. Be kind to yourself.

I read "You are chosen to heal generational trauma" that I think is intended as inspirational but I felt exhausted & resentful • I didn't have a choice which is why much of my trauma originated • I would chose to NOT be traumatized • I want to be chosen for/as myself, period.

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✨ A reminder from Miss Mental - Kim: 1️⃣ Setbacks ≠ failure. Learn and grow. 💪 2️⃣ Set boundaries; self-care matters. 🌺 3️⃣ You're more than any illness. Embrace YOU. 💖 4️⃣ Rest is powerful. Recharge. 💤 5️⃣ Not every thought is true. Challenge negativity without proof. 🧠 [PIC]

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The feeling of failure or guilt can be very haunting, but instead of trying to fight this feeling, try to accept or tolerate this feeling. It's the first step in coming to terms with the situation, from there you can challenge your thoughts or work to forgiveness💜