Shame and BPD

    Shame and Affect Theory (Nathanson)


    Shame and BPD
    by Bill Adams, 2/28/98

    Do you know where I can find information/discussion on the role of shame in boundary personality disorder? I am married to a BPD and she is obsessed with shame. Also, my psychologist believes that she purposely makes me lose my temper because she knows that I will be ashamed of my resulting behavior. Further, living with her for 5 years has trained me to experience shame (or guilt?) in reaction to perfectly normal events (such as receiving a post card from my daughter who my wife "hates?", or an old friend of whom my wife is "jealous?")


      • A reference: by Don Nathanson, 3/2/98

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