Why Do I React So Strongly in Relationships? Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder
Have you ever had a moment in your relationship where something small—almost unnoticeable to someone else—felt instantly overwhelming to you?Maybe your partner took longer than usual to reply. Maybe their tone felt slightly off. Maybe they didn’t respond in the way you expected. And before you even had time to think it through, your body reacted. Your chest tightened, your thoughts sped up, and suddenly everything felt urgent.