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acon4726 · 04-23-2008, 12:56 PM

I keep hearing about borderline personality disorder, but I just can't wrap my head around exactly what it is. Descriptions that I read of it are so broad. Here is one from Wikipedia:

"Disturbances suffered by those with borderline personality disorder are wide-ranging. The general profile of the disorder typically includes a pervasive instability in mood, extreme "black and white" thinking, or "splitting", chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior, as well as a disturbance in the individual's sense of self. In extreme cases, this disturbance in the sense of self can lead to periods of dissociation.[2] These disturbances have a pervasive negative impact on many or all of the psychosocial facets of life. This includes the ability to maintain relationships in work, home, and social settings. Common comorbid conditions are "Axis I" disorders such as substance abuse, depression and other mood disorders. Attempted suicide and completed suicide are possible outcomes without proper care and effective therapy.[3] Onset of symptoms typically occurs during adolescence or young adulthood, which persist for about a decade; while this period can be trying on the patient, their support system and their therapists, the majority of cases lessen in severity over time.[3]"

It seems to me like A LOT of people could fall into this category. Does anyone here have BPD or could explain it better than this? What is an example of some BPD type behavior?

04-23-2008, 12:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
acon4726 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 63	Borderline personality disorder? I keep hearing about borderline personality disorder, but I just can't wrap my head around exactly what it is. Descriptions that I read of it are so broad. Here is one from Wikipedia: "Disturbances suffered by those with borderline personality disorder are wide-ranging. The general profile of the disorder typically includes a pervasive instability in mood, extreme "black and white" thinking, or "splitting", chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior, as well as a disturbance in the individual's sense of self. In extreme cases, this disturbance in the sense of self can lead to periods of dissociation.[2] These disturbances have a pervasive negative impact on many or all of the psychosocial facets of life. This includes the ability to maintain relationships in work, home, and social settings. Common comorbid conditions are "Axis I" disorders such as substance abuse, depression and other mood disorders. Attempted suicide and completed suicide are possible outcomes without proper care and effective therapy.[3] Onset of symptoms typically occurs during adolescence or young adulthood, which persist for about a decade; while this period can be trying on the patient, their support system and their therapists, the majority of cases lessen in severity over time.[3]" It seems to me like A LOT of people could fall into this category. Does anyone here have BPD or could explain it better than this? What is an example of some BPD type behavior?