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This means that the individual struggles to understand and manage their automatic emotional reactions which in turn leads to negative thought distortions, feelings of disconnect and mood-dependent behaviors that inadvertently negatively impact their sense of self and those around them causing relationships to become intense, chaotic and unstable.Īccording to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), BPD is diagnosed based on (1) a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood affects, and (2) marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by at least 5 of the following for a minimum of 6 months: What is Borderline Personality Disorder?Ī person who struggles with BPD commonly exhibits five areas of dysregulation: My goal with this article is to shed light on the many complexities of this challenging mental health struggle that impacts close to two percent of the world population (about 140 million people). Too often, the enormous strength and resiliency these individuals bring to their daily struggle of coping with the disruptive and painful symptoms is missed. This disorder also rarely stands alone since research indicates a high rate of co-occurrence with other mental health disorders including major depression, bipolar, PTSD, anxiety, eating and substance use disorders which make misdiagnosis common. The intensity of an individual with BPD’s emotional experience is often difficult for people to understand, resulting in interactions based on judgment and emphasis on behaviors exhibited, often missing the pain the individual is trying desperately to cope with.Īlong with this confusion, there are numerous and intricate ways BPD presents itself.
Due to the distinctive nature and high intensity of symptoms associated with the diagnosis, those who suffer with BPD are often stigmatized and judged even within medical and mental health settings. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental illness that is both historically and presently met with widespread misunderstanding among the general population.
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