Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by persistent instability in mood, self-image, and interpersonal relationships. People with BPD often experience intense emotional swings, fears of abandonment, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining stable relationships.
Key Points:
- Core Symptoms:
- Emotional Dysregulation: Rapid mood swings, intense reactions.
- Relationship Instability: Idealizing others, followed by extreme devaluation (splitting).
- Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation: Common coping responses to overwhelming emotions.
- Causes: Interaction of genetic predisposition with childhood trauma or environmental stressors.
- Treatment: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is widely recognized as an effective treatment, focusing on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
