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Published Aug 11, 2023

877: Blame's All Mine — Her Personality's Borderline | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi unravel the challenges of living with a partner with borderline personality disorder, offer strategies for managing workplace and union conflicts, and explore establishing boundaries with intrusive parents, combining emotional intelligence with practical advice for personal growth.
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  • Workplace Anxiety

    Managing anxiety in the workplace can be challenging, especially for those with past trauma. shares a story of a female veteran who struggles with flashbacks and panic attacks at her new job due to past military experiences 1. She seeks advice on how to communicate her mental health issues to her employer without making it seem like an excuse. suggests framing the conversation by providing context about her past experiences in broad terms, emphasizing her efforts to address these issues 2.

    You're just providing information for your employer to catch up with you.

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    This approach helps maintain transparency while protecting her privacy.

       

    Union Strikes

    Navigating union strikes presents a dilemma for workers balancing financial needs and union solidarity. discusses the challenges faced by a UPS driver considering crossing the picket line to support his family 3. He advises weighing the potential consequences of such a decision, as some unions impose fines or social ostracism for crossing 3.

    My understanding is that you're obligated to stand with your union, and the costs of not doing so could be pretty steep.

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    To mitigate financial strain, suggests exploring temporary work opportunities and networking with other drivers for support and advice 4.

       

    Family at Work

    Unusual work dynamics can complicate professional relationships, especially when family is involved. and discuss a case where a mother and son work in the same company, leading to boundary issues 5. The son struggles to establish independence, as his mother frequently oversteps by sending excessive messages during work hours.

    It's a real problem. So the good news is you already understand that this is not healthy, and you're willing to draw some hard boundaries.

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    emphasizes the importance of setting firm boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent personal issues from affecting professional performance.

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