Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)/Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).

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What is BPD?

Personality disorders refer to ways of thinking and feeling about oneself and others that significantly and adversely affect the way individuals function in many aspects of life.

BPD is the most common personality disorder and is characterized by mood difficulties and difficulty interacting with other people.

Characteristics of BPD

There are many symptoms of BPD that can be broken down into categories.

A person with BPD will have significant emotional instability or dysregulation - meaning they will experience their emotions intensely (angry, sad) and emotional performance can often change rapidly.

A person with BPD may also be impulsive, leading to self-harm, overeating, self-destructive behavior, excessive drug or alcohol use, and more.

Interpersonal difficulties are also a symptom of BPD, and the person may have intense and unstable relationships.

A person with BPD may also have unusual ways of thinking or understanding situations. It is not uncommon for people with BPD to have suicidal thoughts.

Individuals with BPD can also have a variety of other mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addiction problems.

 What causes BPS?

There is no specific cause of BPD, but genetic and environmental factors are thought to be associated with BPD.

Often, people with BPD experience childhood trauma, including sexual abuse, parental neglect, and physical or emotional abuse.

 Which treatment worked?

There are a variety of psychological interventions that may benefit people with BPD:

Behavioral interventions that have used CBT have shown positive results.

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that has been shown to be most effective in treating BPD. DBT treatment can be done individually, but is more often done in groups. Treatment usually lasts a year. DBT focuses on; attention, interpersonal effectiveness, stress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy has also been successful in helping people challenge rigid thoughts and attitudes, manage relationships, and improve their attitudes about themselves.

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Improve communication skills and expression of feelings/thoughts.

It helps to explore unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a non-judgmental space.

It relieves the accompanying symptoms of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem.

Help identify possible causes of stress.

Develop health coping strategies with your therapist.

 Get started if you think you have BPD

If you are concerned that you have BPD, please contact your GP who can discuss your treatment options with you.

If you have symptoms that are interfering with your daily life, it is important to seek help.