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Is borderline personality disorder (BPD) serious?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that causes symptoms and behaviors that can be very distressing for people with the condition and their partners, family and friends. It can increase the risk of self-harm and suicide. Treatment can help to reduce symptoms.

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What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental disorder that can make it difficult for people to form stable relationships with other people and to control their behavior and emotions. It usually arises in early adolescence.

What are the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can produce a wide range of symptoms. the most noticeable are extreme emotions and behaviors, difficulty maintaining relationships with other people and, in some cases, self-harm and …

What causes borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

It is not entirely clear what causes someone to develop borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is known that people with close family members who have BPD are at greater risk and that trauma in early life may contribute to the condition.

Who gets borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) usually arise in early adolescence. BPD is more common in females than in males.

How is borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosed?

Assessment and diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is usually performed by an experienced specialist clinician such as a psychiatrist. The assessment of BPD is complex and includes a medical assessment and a review of …

How is borderline personality disorder (BPD) treated?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be treated by a combination of approaches including psychological therapy, community support and education. There are currently no medications recommended for treating BPD, although for people …

Can borderline personality disorder (BPD) be cured?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) cannot be cured, but the main symptoms can be reduced and managed. Many people find that as they get older (in their 30s and 40s) that symptoms reduce and are less disruptive.

What can be done at home to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

When a person has borderline personality disorder (BPD), it can be very stressful and challenging for their partners, carers and family members. Learning about BPD and techniques to reduce and better manage disruptive …

Can borderline personality disorder (BPD) be prevented?

No effective methods of prevention for borderline personality disorder (BPD) have yet been identified. However, psychological treatment and support for children who experience trauma, commit self-harm or show signs of serious mental …

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About this article

Author: Dr Idan Ben-Barak PhD, MSc, BSc (Med)
First answered: 17 Jul 2015
Last reviewed: 14 May 2019
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Category: Antisocial personality disorder

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