Borderline Personality Disorder For Dummies by Charles H. Elliott & Laura L. Smith

Author:Charles H. Elliott & Laura L. Smith [Elliott, Charles H. & Smith, Laura L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781119714354
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2020-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

A case study of working on impulsiveness

Destiny, a young, married woman with BPD, struggles with impulsivity. The following story takes a look at her experience with impulsivity and depicts several typical impulsive acts and their associated triggers, feelings, and outcomes.

Destiny and her husband, Scott, live in a large home nestled in the mountains overlooking Tucson, Arizona. The surrounding community knows well their catered parties with great local entertainment and plenty of alcoholic beverages.

Destiny has settled down some since her wild years. She appreciates having a husband even though he’s a lot older than she is. She likes not having to worry about money and enjoys the attention Scott lavishes on her.

Tonight they’re having their annual summer party. Destiny applies the finishing touches to her makeup and asks Scott to latch her new necklace. “Wow,” Scott looks at her appreciatively, “you look really hot. The guys won’t be able to take their eyes off you. Do you think that dress may be a little low cut?”

Destiny gives him a full body hug and says, “It’s all for you, babe.” She can’t help but feel excited at the idea of men fawning over her. She hasn’t had an affair in over a year and yearns for both the danger and the thrill. After all, she’s been feeling a little bored lately.

After the party’s underway, Destiny notices Stephen, an old friend, standing with a woman she doesn’t recognize. Although she never had a relationship with Stephen, she immediately feels jealous because they’re obviously close to each other. She feels an urgent desire to capture Stephen’s attention. She strolls over to Stephen and kisses him on the cheek, pressing her breasts into his chest. The kiss lasts a bit too long.

“Who’s this?” Destiny asks Stephen, pointing to his guest. “She looks a little bookish to me.”

“This is Stacy, my new girlfriend,” he responds.

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