Finding ‘Me’ in the Chaos: Jung’s Archetypes for BPD Identity Struggles

From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2

"You don’t have to figure out your whole identity today. Jung’s archetypes—like the Shadow, Hero, or Self—are like threads in BPD’s tangled web. Start with one—maybe that loud Shadow—and give it a moment. You’re not broken; you’re a story unfolding. This is just the beginning."Living with Borderline Personality Disorder can feel like your identity is a kaleidoscope—shifting, breaking, and hard to pin down. One day you’re strong, the next you’re lost. In this session, we dive into Carl Jung’s idea of archetypes—universal patterns in our minds—to help make sense of that chaos. We’ll explore how these “inner characters” shape who we are and offer a way to steady the storm of BPD identity struggles. Plus, you’ll walk away with one simple skill to start reclaiming your sense of self. This ep has raw insight that’ll leave you wanting more (hint: ⁠sessions⁠ have it).Share this with someone who knows the chaos too.

Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more !

Resources:

Book: The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious by Carl Jung

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**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**