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What types of phrases and words should I avoid when trying to communicate with someone who has BPD? I do not want to sound hurtful or insensitive.
Just stay away. J/k

According to my husband who is a psychologist this is one of the toughest disorders to treat. Could you give more insight on the relationship- is it someone you have to interact with (family member) and do you openly discuss their disorder?
 
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Just stay away. J/k

According to my husband who is a psychologist this is one of the toughest disorders to treat. Could you give more insight on the relationship- is it someone you have to interact with (family member) and do you openly discuss their disorder?
a friend
 
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I will ask my husband if there are any types of phrases to avoid and see what he says. From what he has mentioned in the past people with BPD view people as either all good or all bad and often morph into different personas.
 
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What types of phrases and words should I avoid when trying to communicate with someone who has BPD? I do not want to sound hurtful or insensitive.

The biggest thing with BPD is there is no middle ground. They will think you are the best person on earth or the worst.
 
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