The Rollercoaster of Love: Growing Up With an Unstable Parent
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from Psychology Today1 month ago
They shower you with love and empathy for one minute, leaving you feeling seen and cherished. The next, they erupt in a storm of childish rage, leaving you bewildered and terrified.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-with-emotional-intensity/202408/the-rollercoaster-of-love-growing-up-with-an-unstable
This complex disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions, often leading to impulsive actions and self-destructive behaviors.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-with-emotional-intensity/202408/the-rollercoaster-of-love-growing-up-with-an-unstable
Paradoxically, recent research suggests that individuals with BPD may have hyperactive mirror neurons—the neurological structures responsible for empathy—which could explain the intense connection you might feel during their calmer moments.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-with-emotional-intensity/202408/the-rollercoaster-of-love-growing-up-with-an-unstable
However, this heightened sensitivity is a double-edged sword. While it allows for a deep connection, it also gives them more ‘porous’ emotional boundaries and makes them more susceptible to emotional contagion.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-with-emotional-intensity/202408/the-rollercoaster-of-love-growing-up-with-an-unstable
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