This episode features a conversation with Kaytlyn Gilner, a mental health advocate and host of the "Not So Dumb Blonde" podcast. We delve into the complexities of complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD), exploring the nuances and overlaps between these diagnoses.

If you struggle with intense negative emotions, difficulty with intimacy, low self-esteem, and dissociation, what "diagnosis" should you get? In this episode, Kaytlyn Gilner shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis and the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Kibby and Kaytlyn break down the hot controversy over these diagnoses that pushes back on the stigma of BPD. The recent backlash against the "borderline personality disorder" label argues that a diagnosis like "complex PTSD" recognizes the symptoms as trauma responses better.

Dr. Kibby and Kaytlyn discuss the importance of understanding, setting boundaries, and the role of environment in mental health. They also talk about the power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the intensive outpatient treatment that teaches how to regulate emotions and relationships, no matter what diagnosis you have. This episode offers insights into how loved ones can support those struggling with intense emotions, emphasizing the need for empathy and structured support.

Resources:

• KulaMind, Dr. Kibby's program to support loved ones of people with emotion dysregulation

• Katylyn's Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships (DBT-Inspired Workbook):
  https://tr.ee/9pKDGhjuNU
• Is It an Actual Red Flag or Anxiety? (DBT-Inspired Workbook):
  https://tr.ee/GrAOWvyh1V
• To connect, collaborate, or attend an event with Kaytlyn:
  https://linktr.ee/kaytlynm
• YouTube: NotSoDumbBlondePodcast
  Instagram: @notsodumbblonde_pod