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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
TLDR Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental illness characterized by emotional dysregulation and intense and unstable interpersonal relationships. It is believed to be a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers, such as childhood trauma, and can be effectively treated with dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
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Borderline personality disorder is a complex and often misunderstood mental illness that deserves more empathy and understanding.
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Borderline personality disorder is distinct from bipolar disorder and is characterized by emotional dysregulation and a hair-trigger response to stimuli.
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Borderline personality disorder is controversial and some argue that it is not a personality disorder or even a mood disorder, but rather a cluster of symptoms that overlap with other disorders; however, others argue that it is important to identify and help those with BPD due to the high rate of suicide among this population.
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is believed to be a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers, such as mistreatment during childhood, and validating a child's emotions and experiences is crucial in preventing the development of BPD.
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BPD is a personality disorder that focuses on how individuals relate to others and is characterized by symptoms such as emotional instability, impulsive behavior, and intense and unstable interpersonal relationships.
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is widely accepted as a diagnosis, but there are debates about how well it is understood and defined, with some arguing that it may be a misclassification or that important components are being missed.
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Childhood trauma, such as abuse or neglect, is a major risk factor for developing BPD, and there may also be a biological component related to executive function in the brain.
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People with borderline personality disorder often have a tendency to see others as either completely good or completely evil, and this can also apply to how they view themselves, leading to unstable self-image and behavior.
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People with borderline personality disorder often have a favorite person in their life who they rely on and trust the most, but this person is also at risk of facing their rage and anger, and may end up altering their behavior to accommodate the person with BPD, leading to a codependent relationship that often ends in abandonment.
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Treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is effective and can lead to significant improvement in symptoms, with about half of those who seek treatment no longer meeting the criteria for BPD after five to 10 years; the gold standard for treating BPD is dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which focuses on teaching skills to manage emotions and relationships, and includes group sessions and practical exercises.
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Treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be challenging due to a shortage of specialized therapists, but individuals have the right to advocate for themselves and find a therapist who will not stigmatize them.
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