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Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental illness that affects a person's ability to regulate their emotions. The effects are disruptive and can be dangerous in severe cases. Research surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder formally emerged in 1938 by psychoanalyst Adolph Stern. Stern described Borderline Personality symptoms as ‘hypersensitivity’, ‘deep rooted insecurity’, ‘dependent attitudes’ and ‘demands for pity, sympathy’, and ‘suicidal ideas’ or ‘suicidal attempts.’
What is a Personality Disorder?
A personality disorder is a mental health condition that makes it difficult for someone to understand emotions or tolerate distress. Borderline Personality disorder is a Group B Personality Disorder which are characterized by persistent pattern of dramatic, excessively emotional thinking or unpredictable behavior.
Why is Borderline Personality Disorder borderline?
Doctors previously believed BPD fell between neurosis and psychosis, diagnoses that are no longer used to describe mental illness.
How is Borderline Personality Disorder different from Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder that is often categorized by manic episodes that can last for long periods of time, such as a week or two. The mood swings that accompany Borderline Personality Disorder can be confined to one or two hours.
How does Borderline Personality Develop?
The exact way Borderline Personality Develops is unknown, but there are contributing factors such as genetics, brain function, and societal, cultural, or environmental factors. In many cases, Borderline Personality develops after a traumatic childhood event involving separation, abuse, or abandonment.
When is Borderline Personality Diagnosed?
Borderline Personality disorder is typically diagnosed in late adolescence and early adulthood and can be diagnosed by a clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
9 Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder
Strong fear of abandonment
Inability to maintain relationships
Unclear or frequently changing self-image
Impulsivity
Self-harm
Extreme mood swings in a short period of time
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Explosive anger
Suspicion or feelings that everyone has ulterior motives
How do you treat Borderline Personality Disorder?
Psychotherapy is the main way to treat Borderline Personality Disorder. Types of therapy used to treat BPD include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema-focused therapy, Mentalization-based therapy (MBT), and more.
If you or someone you know is struggling with BPD, there are accessible steps to recovery with proper treatment. If you believe therapy is the next step, please get in touch with me.
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