what is borderline personality disorder?

Answer 1

That is a tough question to answer in a few words. If you can find this book "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, Understanding the Borderline Personality" by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, you will have your questions answered. Check with your library - they may be able to get it from another library if they don't have it. The paperback is better than the hard cover.

Answer 2

It's a little more than an excuse for bad behavior and for people that don't quite fit other classifications (oh yeah, we all get classified-trust me).

BPD is an exhausting personality disorder that is characterized by extreme instability, particularly in relationships. Nothing seems to placate the BPD, and if it does, it is of short duration, as BPD people DEVALUE people as quickly as they place them on a pedestal.

They can't seem to fathom that the world doesn't revolve around them and are innately selfish, self-destructive people.
They indulge in all sorts of really stupid behavior, such as cutting themselves, over-the-top drama, drug use, promiscuity, anti-social behavior, all because they have an emptiness that seems to have something to do with their unsuccessful bonding with their mothers during their formative years.

As someone who had one BPD too many on his mental health case load during my fabulous career as a case manager, I can tell you to go in the opposite direction of these people, unless of course, you like being hassled, used and discarded, replete with accusations of abuse, inadequacy and several other ugly things these types tend to dwell on.

Take my advice: this is a personality disorder that ISN'T nice!

Answer 3

A therapy con, designed to clinicalise the variety of the human condition.

Go to the poor countries of the world and see how many people worry about BPD.

Answer 4

People with BPD often see the world in "Black and white"

There may be identity disturbance (unstable image of ones self)
And Chronic depression. Also suicidal thinking, self harm and anxiety disorders.

It can be helped with Cognitive behavioral therapy, transference focused psychotherapy, and different kinds of medications.
BDP can be caused by many things. Childhood abuse, traumatic situations, and also genetics.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

First of all, BPDs are not "crazy." BPD can show its symptoms in a myriad of ways. Some are extraordinarily loyal - others are loyal to no one but themselves. We do tend towards extremes when not taking proper care of ourselves.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
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A person with BPD generally experiences a repetitive pattern of disorganization and instability in self-image, mood, behavior and close personal relationships. They often seem warm and friendly, but stable work and social relationships often suffer from severe mood swings.

There are two types of BPD - those who "act out" and hurt others (generally emotionally - these are the ones you hear "warnings" about) and those who "act in" and hurt themselves (cutters, suicides, self-sabatoge).

This is from Standford University:
"Relationships with others are intense but stormy and unstable with marked shifts of feelings and difficulties in maintaining intimate, close connections. The person may manipulate others and often has difficulty with trusting others. There is also emotional instability with marked and frequent shifts to an empty lonely depression or to irritability and anxiety. There may be unpredictable and impulsive behavior which might include excessive spending, promiscuity, gambling, drug or alcohol abuse, shoplifting, overeating or physically self-damaging actions such as suicide gestures. The person may show inappropriate and intense anger or rage with temper tantrums, constant brooding and resentment, feelings of deprivation, and a loss of control or fear of loss of control over angry feelings. There are also identity disturbances with confusion and uncertainty about self-identity, sexuality, life goals and values, career choices, friendships. There is a deep-seated feeling that one is flawed, defective, damaged or bad in some way, with a tendency to go to extremes in thinking, feeling or behavior. Under extreme stress or in severe cases there can be brief psychotic episodes with loss of contact with reality or bizarre behavior or symptoms. Even in less severe instances, there is often significant disruption of relationships and work performance. The depression which accompanies this disorder can cause much suffering and can lead to serious suicide attempts."
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Medication and cognitive therapy are very helpful when used in tandem. Depression is sometimes linked with BPD.

This is not "all in their head" or a catch-all when doctors don't know what else is wrong. It is an actual disorder that, with proper treatment, be lived with successfully.

Answer 7

when a person had a borderline(IQ)i.e)45degree.its a borderline personality disorder

Answer 8

Dusty named the book and it's a good one. Having dealt with someone with this, I came to think it was just a catch-all name for someone that was so erratic in their life it made her and me miserable.

Answer 9

it is kind of a catch all when someone doesnt fit another condition but isnt functioning in a way that could be called healthy.

Answer 10

It is the throwback name given to modern day bipolar.