BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER (BPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

is a mental health condition characterized by pervasive instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and interpersonal relationships. People with BPD often experience intense emotional swings, a chronic fear of abandonment, impulsive actions, and a distorted sense of self.

Key features include:

• Emotional Instability: Rapid changes in mood, often in response to interpersonal stress.
• Fear of Abandonment: Intense fear of being left alone, leading to frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment.
• Unstable Relationships: Shifting between extreme closeness and detachment in relationships.
• Impulsivity: Engaging in risky behaviors like substance abuse, reckless driving, or spending sprees.
• Distorted Self-Image: A shifting sense of identity, leading to feelings of emptiness or confusion about one’s goals and values.
• Difficulty Controlling Anger: Intense episodes of anger, sometimes leading to physical confrontations or verbal outbursts.

BPD can be treated through psychotherapy, particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focuses on teaching emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and interpersonal skills.