Although these conditions are alike in some ways, there are key differences between them. “Both can involve psychotic episodes, but in BPD, these are usually short and triggered by stress, while in ...

Much as you may wish you could, you can't control the other person. In a relationship with someone with BPD, focus on yourself and your own behavior for the best outcome for all.

Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality ...

I have experience working with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and C-PTSD. I also focus on woman and postpartum and perinatal care. I am a supporter of empowerment, helping people ...

Mental health disorders come in many forms and affect thoughts, emotions and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently diagnosed ...

The theory of types of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is controversial. There is some debate over whether there are various types and what those types may be. BPD is a mental health condition ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person’s ability to manage their emotions. BPD can also increase a person’s risk of developing substance use disorder ...

The role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in BPD has identified new therapies. Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile ...

In patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) medication was the only pharmacological treatment associated with a lower risk of suicidal ...

More than 5 million Americans struggle with borderline personality disorder. Untreated, the disorder can take control of one’s actions and behaviors, making it difficult to reach healthy decisions and ...

Patients are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to describe moods that swing from one extreme to another, and often have trouble maintaining stable relationships with other people.

“The new Taylor Swift album, The Tortured Poets Department, really hit me hard,” I told my therapist exactly one year ago. I was speaking about the end of a seemingly life-altering situationship. “She ...