What is boderline personality disorder?

Answer 1

Buzz (answer above) gave a fantastic answer.

My sister, who is 22, was diagnosed with BPD when she was 17. She can be your best friend one minute, and literally, the next minute, want you to die, and to never see you ever again. She has had a series of terrible relationships, and has a history of drug abuse and self-mutilation. Her self-esteem is so non-existent that I often wonder if she'll ever realize she's throwing her life away.

From what I've heard, there is no cure from BPD, and even treatment is very difficult. Patients often think they are better and discontinue their meds, or use their meds in an abusive fashion, making them difficult to treat and medicate.

A great book to read is called "I hate you, don't leave me". I forget who the author is, but it puts BPD into very simple terms.

Answer 2

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined within psychiatry, and some other fields, as a disorder characterized primarily by emotional dysregulation, extreme "black and white" thinking in some areas, and disrupted relationships. The name originated with the idea that individuals exhibiting this type of behavior were on the "borderline" between neurosis and psychosis. This idea has since fallen out of favor, but the name remains in use, as noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; the ICD-10 has an equivalent called Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, borderline type. There is currently some discussion by the American Psychiatric Association about changing their name for the disorder to Emotional Dysregulatory Disorder, or Emotional Dysregulation Disorder in the next version of the DSM. Psychiatrists and some other mental health professionals describe Borderline personality disorder as a serious disorder characterized by pervasive instability in mood, interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's sense of self. The majority of those diagnosed with this disorder appear to have been individuals abused or traumatized during childhood.

Answer 3

Here's some links for further information:

http://www.borderlinepersonalitytoday.com/main/

http://www.bpdresources.com/

Some other books out there are:

Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality Disorder

The Angry Heart (for people with bpd)

Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Living with BPD

Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder by Rachel Reiland


Sometimes I Act Crazy: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus

When Someone You Love Has Borderline Personality Disorder: A Guide for Friends and Family by Valerie Porr and Marsha M. Linehan

Answer 4

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined within psychiatry and related fields as a disorder characterized primarily by emotional dysregulation, extreme "black and white" thinking (believing that something is one of only two possible things, and ignoring any possible "in-betweens"), and turbulent relationships.

Psychiatrists and some other mental health professionals describe borderline personality disorder as a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in mood, interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's sense of self.

The majority of those diagnosed with this disorder appear to have been individuals abused or traumatized during childhood[1][2]. According to Joel Paris[3], "Some researchers, like Judith Herman, believe that BPD is a name given to a particular manifestation of post-traumatic stress disorder: in Trauma and Recovery, she theorizes that when PTSD takes a form that emphasizes heavily its elements of identity and relationship disturbance, it gets called BPD; when the somatic (body) elements are emphasized, it gets called hysteria, and when the dissociative/deformation of consciousness elements are the focus, it gets called DID/MPD."

Answer 5

Two good books to give all information that you need. The one often recommended by mental health professionals is call "I hate you, Don't leave me!". I recently found one that I like even better called "Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified" by Dr. Robert o. Friedal. It is much more then self-inflicting wounds, although "cutting" as it is commonly known is a symptom.

Answer 6

My child was diagnosed with this disorder 6 years ago. This is not pleasant for anyone. It's best if you seek professional help for who ever has this disorder.

Here is a website you may find helpful:
http://www.bpdcentral.com/resources/basics/main.shtml

Answer 7

This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in, for FREE

http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/

Answer 8

i have bpd. from my stand point it is a lack of self control. unrealistic thoughts and fears, self harm, inability or difficulty in making decisions, difficulty focusing on things, memory trouble, negative thoughts and behaviors. Impulsive actions and thoughts. compulsive thoughts and actions. hard time getting along with people, frequent bouts of anger, depression.

Answer 9

God is the Great Healer.

In the Beginning God created heavens and earth.
God gives you air to breathe and sunshine to enjoy.
God gives you water to drink and food to eat.
God gives you a wonderful body and sound mind, to live.
God loves you, and you are precious to Him.
Son of God died on the Cross to save us from condemnation.
Jesus’ love is boundless and everlasting.
We have the hope of Heaven through Jesus.
Life therefore has fantastic and glorious future!
(Digestion of above can even prevent depression and suicidal thoughts.)

Answer 10

self inflicting wounds .The only valid research is being done in Germany at this time.Munich.