Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder by Kreger Randi & Mason Paul

Author:Kreger, Randi & Mason, Paul [Mason, Paul]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781608820467
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Published: 2010-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

“You are selfish for pushing this off on me.”

“You take long lunches so you won’t have to answer the phone.”

“You must think that you’re the only one who’s busy around here.”

No one likes to be told what their intentions are—least of all someone with BPD. Plus, these kinds of statements invite criticism. What if you’re wrong about why Shelby is taking long lunches? Even if you’re right, what are the chances that Shelby will agree with your statements about his selfishness and overinflated ego? Remember that feeling invalidated is a key trigger for people with BPD. “I” statements will help avoid this trigger.

Following are sample “I” statements you could use with Shelby. Use a confident voice and physical manner. Do not stammer or act apologetic for having feelings and opinions.

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