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Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition characterized by patterns of instability in emotions, self-image, and relationships. People with BPD often struggle with impulsivity, frequent mood swings, and difficulty managing everyday life. Women are diagnosed with BPD more often than men, and the condition can severely impact family, work, and social functioning
Medication :
Used to manage mood swings, depression, or anxiety symptoms if present. No medication treats BPD directly, but antidepressants, antipsychotics, or mood stabilizers may be prescribed when needed Supportive Care:
Group therapy, family education, and community mental health services can provide social support and teach coping skills
Causes :
BPD has complex, multifactorial causes, including:Genetics: Family history increases risk; some genetic traits may contribute .
🧠 Brain Chemistry & Development
Irregularities in brain areas controlling emotion and behavior are common in those with BPD.
🌍 Environmental Factors
Childhood trauma, abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional), neglect, bullying, or loss of caregiving can raise risk. Emotional invalidation and lack of support in early life are key contributor.
♀️ Gender
BPD is diagnosed more frequently in women, partly due to higher rates of trauma, especially childhood sexual abuse.
Symptoms :
- Intense and unstable relationships, often swinging between extreme closeness and conflict.
- Persistent fear of abandonment—making frantic efforts to avoid real or perceived rejection
- Emotional instability, including rapidly changing moods such as anger, anxiety, or depression.
- Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts.
- Aggressive outbursts or strong inner turmoil
- Feelings of emptiness, low self-esteem, and identity confusion.Impulsive or risky behaviors such as substance misuse, unsafe sex, or reckless spending.
