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Step 1
Realize that the expression of anger in a person with Borderline Personality Disorder is often a consequence of not being able to successfully express other, pent-up emotions.
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Step 2
Understand that a Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer thinks that an angry outburst is a reasonable response to their perception of a situation.
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Step 3
Know that people who suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder are very sensitive to their environments and others. Angry responses are usually related to the Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer's negative past experiences.
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Step 4
Remind the Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer of the full range of emotions that exist. Borderline Personality Disorder sufferers often view situations in black and white. Remind the sufferer of complexities.
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Step 5
Try not to make the Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer feel attacked or abandoned. Some Borderline Personality Disorder sufferers can feel this way without any real prompting. Don't play with a sufferer's emotions; some sufferers are extra sensitive to shifts in their emotional states.
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Step 6
Help the Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer learn how to identify and communicate feelings. For the Borderline Personality Disorder sufferer, these can seem like impossible feats. However, with the help of an experienced therapist and your support, noticeable progress may occur sooner than you might think.
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Comments
jenecequa said
on 9/25/2009 This is a very compassionate and thought provoking article. I appreciate it! I will use your tips.
civilwrites said
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