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BPD urges can feel overwhelming because the nervous system is already highly activated.
This Short explains why the urge is often the surface reaction — and how fear of abandonment, rejection sensitivity, or emptiness may be the deeper signal underneath.
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Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multi-award-winning author. He has over 20 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders across state and federal prison systems, universities, and private practice. His clinical focus includes personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and relationship functioning.
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0:00 BPD Emotional Dysregulation
0:17 The Emotional Thermostat
0:28 When an Urge Hits
0:47 What BPD Urges Are Really About
1:28 The Signal Underneath
1:45 Urge Surfing Creates Space
Understanding BPD emotional dysregulation is key to managing intense mood swings.
Your nervous system often reacts faster and more intensely than others, making emotional regulation feel like an impossible task. We break down why your internal thermostat swings so widely and how to identify when an urge hits that 100 mark.
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