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Borderline Personality Disorder: Simplifying the Illness

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a form of mental illness associated with conditions like u2018neurosisu2019 and u2018psychosisu2019, in which a person may experience inconsistent moods and feelings in an erratic pattern. In simpler words, the person is unable to entirely control any emotions, which results in impulsive conduct and frenzied interactive relationships.

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Simplifying the Illness

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  1. Borderline Personality Disorder: Simplifying theIllness Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a form of mental illness associated with conditions like ‘neurosis’ and ‘psychosis’, in which a person may experience inconsistent moods and feelings in an erratic pattern.

  2. Symptoms and Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder A borderline personality disorder is essentially an illness connected with the emotional regulation of a person. A person living with borderline personality disorder might experience very intense emotions. Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, the following are the signs of borderline personality disorder. Causes and Common Triggers There is no pre-written handbook as to what causes borderline personality disorder, but like most mental illnesses, its roots lie in social, familial, and genetic factors. The highest risk factors involved dysfunctional life, childhood trauma, emotional or physical abuse, and a family history of BPD. Things you should Avoid Saying to BPD Person More often than not, a person may show extreme signs of borderline personality disorder and may trigger when someone is dismissive about their condition. At this point, the only thing is to understand their need and support them with your unconditional love and care.

  3. How to Control BPD Here are a few daily tips to go about for a person experiencing borderline personality disorder. BPD Treatment Despite being an incurable condition, research has proved that effective treatments reduce the symptoms of people with BPD. –Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) –Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) –Medications –Self-care activities In a recent statistical report released by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), it is stated that BPD traits seem in one among six individuals. Bottom Line It is not easy to cope with mental illness. The best way to help someone going through the same is to learn as much as you can and spread awareness about it. Mental health is not a stigma, and it can be overcome by love and compassion. Be kind to one another. Read More: Borderline Personality Disorder: Simplifying the Illness

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