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Title: Schema Modes Post by: Larmoyant on August 25, 2016, 11:16:23 AM I’ve just discovered something really useful which has helped me to understand my ex’s mood switches. I was aware of schema therapy, but not in relation to BPD. It’s a really helpful framework which includes a concept ‘schema nodes’. Sort of different personalities in the pwBPD which represent maladaptive ways of coping. These include the abandoned child, angry child, detached protector and the punitive parent. I can think of examples that fit each of these. It really has helped. Anyone struggling to understand what the mood switches were about maybe check this out.
Title: Re: Schema Modes Post by: gotbushels on August 26, 2016, 08:41:38 AM Interesting. Thank you for pointing this out Larmoyant. :) It seems to me an interesting way to supplement thinking about Karpman's triangle.
Title: Re: Schema Modes Post by: Larmoyant on August 26, 2016, 10:53:03 AM Hi gotbushels,
I think it's amazing. It's taken me a while, but all the pieces are starting to fit. Not only useful to understand his behaviour, but where I fit in. This is the best I've felt in a long while. Understanding it all is really helping me. Title: Re: Schema Modes Post by: gotbushels on August 27, 2016, 05:47:00 AM Wonderful. I think I know that feeling. It's nice how the jigsaw seems to fit. Having such feelings for me was a big change to what it was like getting poked, doubted, and questioned throughout a relationship with a BP. Is that somewhat consistent with your experience? :)
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