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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health disorder characterized by emotional instability, turbulent relationships, and impulsive behavior. One less-recognized aspect of BPD is the sensory sensitivity that some individuals experience, including an aversion to touch. This article will delve into this particular aspect, exploring why it happens and how to navigate it.
BPD often manifests in late adolescence or early adulthood and affects various facets of an individual's life. The core symptoms include emotional instability, fear of abandonment, difficulty maintaining relationships, and self-image issues. Understanding these broader dynamics is essential when looking at specific manifestations like sensitivity to touch.
Among the myriad symptoms, some individuals with BPD report a significant aversion to touch. Sensory sensitivity in BPD is not well-documented, but anecdotal evidence and clinical observations suggest it is a good experience for many.
Many individuals with BPD have a history of traumatic experiences, including physical or sexual abuse. Such experiences can lead to an aversion to touch, especially if the touch is unexpected or from an unfamiliar person.
People with BPD often experience emotions more intensely than others. This heightened emotional reactivity can extend to physical sensations, leading to a heightened sensitivity to touch.
Physical touch can be interpreted as a sign of intimacy and closeness. For someone with BPD, who struggles with a fear of abandonment, touch might stir up feelings of vulnerability and fear, leading to avoiding physical contact.
Understanding and managing touch aversion in BPD requires patience, respect, and open communication. Here are some strategies to consider:
Clear boundaries are crucial when dealing with touch aversion. If you have BPD, communicate your boundaries to those around you. If you're interacting with someone with BPD, ask about their comfort levels and respect their boundaries.
Under the guidance of a mental health professional, individuals with BPD and touch aversion may benefit from gradual desensitization. This process involves slowly increasing tolerance to touch in a safe and controlled manner.
Therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can provide individuals with BPD with the tools to manage sensory sensitivities. This includes mindfulness techniques, distress tolerance skills, and interpersonal effectiveness strategies.
The aversion to touch adds another layer of complexity to the multifaceted nature of BPD. Recognizing and addressing this issue can significantly improve the quality of life for those with BPD, providing yet another example of the importance of personalized care in mental health.
Grouport Therapy offers online Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group sessions to support individuals coping with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This therapy approach utilizes mindfulness and acceptance to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation, helping to reduce destructive behaviors and strengthen interpersonal connections. Our virtual group sessions instruct members on incorporating various psychotherapy techniques, such as DBT, into their everyday lives, enabling them to engage with others and express themselves more effectively. You can learn more about the structure of our DBT Skills groups here.
Our qualified therapist conducts weekly group meetings remotely, allowing members to participate from the comfort of their own homes. As reported by participants, 70% witnessed significant progress within 8 weeks.
You don't need to confront these obstacles by yourself. Enroll in one of our groups today to embark on a path toward substantial, enduring transformation and renewed optimism. Become part of our community and collaborate towards a more promising future.
We also have groups for a variety of other topics including anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, and trauma and PTSD, among many others. You can explore a wide range of group topics and options here. Sign up for one of our groups today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and learn to replace the behaviors and emotions that hinder your daily life and relationships.
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