Self-invalidation describes a polarized mental state where individuals nullify all their emotions and deny their dysregulated responses.

Self-Invalidation in the Context of Dialectical Dilemma Among BPD Patients

Emotional vulnerability is a psychological trait characterized by heightened sensitivity and acute reactivity of the brain to various external stimuli, especially low-level and emotional stimuli. Additionally, individuals experiencing emotional vulnerability require an extended duration to return to their baseline emotional state before exposure to stimuli.

Emotion Vulnerability in the Context of Dialectical Dilemma Among BPD Patients

Active Passivity refers to the inclination of individuals to adopt a passive approach, expending minimal effort in independently addressing their own issues. Instead, they rely predominantly on the environment to enhance their abilities, resolve their problems, or instigate changes within their surroundings.

Active Passivity in the Context of Dialectical Dilemma Among BPD Patients

1. Unrelenting crises vs. inhibited grieving
2. Emotion vulnerability vs. self-invalidation
3. Active passivity vs. apparent competence

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A dialectical dilemma refers to the conflicting internal psychological states commonly experienced by individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. In this state, conflicting thoughts, emotions, or motivations coexist in awareness, causing substantial inner turmoil, emotional distress, and challenges in arriving at a single decision or action. 

Dialectical Dilemma in the Context of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for BPD

Barlow, D. H. (Ed.). (2014). Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders: A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual. Guilford Publications

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