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why are you so irritable

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated with viewers by providing a relatable and empathetic explanation of a complex mental health condition. The creator's personal narrative and the use of on-screen text to reinforce key points made the information accessible and engaging, fostering a sense of understanding and connection.

Summary

The creator explains the experience of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) mood shifts to a loved one. They describe how intense emotions can feel all-consuming and lead to unpredictable reactions, which are often misinterpreted as anger directed at the loved one, when in reality, they stem from past emotional triggers and the body's automatic response.

Structure

1Question about irritability and unpredictability
2Description of rapid mood swings
3Explanation of overwhelming emotions and physical response
4The disconnect between the trigger and the reaction
5The body's danger response and past trauma
6Confusion for both the individual and their loved ones

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why are you so irritable you're just so unpredictable one moment you're happy and the next you're just like so angry I don't know I'll just I feel this emotion and it's all I feel it's just consumes me and the next thing I know is just like I'm just exploding with this overwhelming emotion that physically debilitates my ability to regulate my emotions I don't get it though because one minute you're fine the next you're not and it feels like you're angry at me that's the thing though it has nothing to do with you and I know sometimes it seems like it's towards you but what I wish I could explain is my body is reacting to an emotional trigger that is sending me back to my childhood but my brain doesn't remember what that trigger is my body just senses danger and my nervous system activates and for so long it confused me cause I didn't know why I responded that way my therapist explained that my body remembers everything even if my brain doesn't and I know it confuses you but it also confuses me

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Explaining BPD mood shifts to a loved one #bpd #bpdrelatable