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Fear Of Abandonment Shapes Experience
- A core internal feature of BPD is an intense fear of abandonment that colors relationships.
- People with BPD often assume others are waiting for reasons to leave them.
Emotional Pain Is Amplified And Prolonged
- Emotional pain in BPD is amplified and longer lasting compared with others.
- This heightened suffering explains prolonged need for support and relationship strain.
Chronic Emptiness And Dissociation
- Many with BPD feel chronic emptiness and sometimes dissociate to cope with overwhelming feelings.
- Emptiness prompts actions aimed at removing pain rather than pursuing positive goals.