I Think I Have Borderline Personality Disorder! (Explaining BPD)

1. I Think I Have Borderline Personality Disorder! (Explaining BPD) Do all your relationships break down? Do you panic at the idea of social abandonment? Do you feel like you hate yourself sometimes? If you ever said: "I think I have borderline personality disorder", you might be on to something. Thousands of people live with BPD and have no idea what is ruining their lives. Borderline personality disorder may seem daunting, but it often gets better with treatment. So, don't give up! Read on to find out more about BPD, its symptoms, its causes, and what to do if you have it. Borderline Personality Disorder Explained Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental condition that affects the way you see yourself and your relation with other people. People suffering from borderline personality disorder often experience intense relationships that are unstable and impulsive. They have problems in everyday social interactions and suffer from a distorted self-image. People with BPD are extremely emotional. They feel an intense fear of social abandonment and can't stand the thought of being alone. That fear can turn into mood swings, anger, anxiety, and impulsiveness that pushes others away. This makes BPD easy to diagnose. So, many people saying "I think I have borderline personality disorder" will actually be right! People with borderline personality disorder are desperate for stable and long- term relationships. These are not only romantic relationships but also friendship and family bonds. Yet, their impulsive outbursts often isolate them socially, aggravating their problem and creating a vicious circle. BPD typically starts in late adolescence. Young adults have the worst symptoms, which seem to gradually decline as they get older. Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms The main feature of BPD is how people see themselves in relation to others. This defines their behavior and social expectations. BPD sufferers feel panic at the thought of being abandoned. This makes them take extreme measures to avoid rejection or separation.

2. Others may perceive the behavior of people with borderline personality disorder as unusual or "clingy". This can cause people with BPD to become more isolated. They often exhibit patterns of unstable relationships that swing from love to hate and back to love. This unstable pattern extends to their own self-image. People with BPD tend to have unstable values and unrealistic goals. When they don't meet their goals, they tend to feel bad about themselves and blame themselves for their perceived failure. People with BPD are often misdiagnosed as bipolar. In fact, BPD also causes mood swings that get sufferers from happiness to sadness and back to happiness again. When people with BPD are sad, they are also angry at other people. People with borderline personality disorder take more risks than usual. They are known to drive recklessly, indulge in unprotected sex, abuse drugs, and gamble a lot. These all contribute to their unstable profile. In severe cases, BPD can cause extreme stress and paranoia. This makes people with BPD unable to perceive reality. In the most extreme cases, BPD can drive people to self-harm and even create suicidal tendencies. These are born out of fear of social rejection. Living with Borderline Personality Disorder In addition to instability and feelings of emptiness, people with BPD have to live with a number of challenges. Their impulsive behavior can affect all their social interactions. Performance at work or at school also goes down when you have BPD. Because of the risk-taking, people with BPD also have more issues with the law. This may include driving under the influence or assaulting someone because the sufferer lost their temper. Moreover, borderline personality disorder often manifests itself alongside other mental conditions. These include depression, substance abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other personality disorders. What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder? Nobody really knows what causes borderline personality disorder. That said, there are several risk factors and conditions that may contribute to a person developing BPD.

3. These include a range of environmental factors, genetic predisposition, and certain abnormalities in the brain that make it more likely for a person to have BPD. One environmental factor of note is childhood trauma. People with borderline personality disorder often have a past of physical or sexual abuse during childhood. When to Seek Help If you think you have borderline personality disorder, then you should talk to your doctor or your psychologist about it. Specifically, if you find yourself unable to maintain a stable relationship, either social or romantic, you should consider visiting the psychologist. Talk about your problem with those you love most. If you have BPD, your relationships might be at risk from your own behavior. If your loved ones know your problem, they will be more likely to understand your behavior. If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from BPD, talk to them about seeing a psychologist or a doctor. If you have mental images of self-harm or thinking about suicide, you should seek help immediately. Call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800- 273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). The lifeline is available 24/7. Did You Ever Say "I Think I Have Borderline Personality Disorder"? The Blair Wellness Group Can Help! You are not alone against psychological issues. Here at the Blair Wellness Group, we help people like you overcome their problems and live happier lives. Relationship expert and addiction psychologist Dr. Cassidy Blair offers comprehensive concierge-style counseling services to executives and professionals throughout the greater Los Angeles area. In our practice, we have seen countless people who said "I think I have borderline personality disorder" and we have given them unique solutions to their problems. We can help you combat stress, overcome phobias, survive infidelity, and deal with personality disorders. Contact us today to find out more!