Understanding Borderline Personality :

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by intense and unstable emotions, impulsive behaviors, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Individuals with BPD often struggle with a distorted sense of self, fear of abandonment, and chronic feelings of emptiness.

Some common symptoms of BPD include:

1. Intense mood swings, including feelings of emptiness, anxiety, depression, and anger that can last for several hours or days

2. Difficulty controlling impulses, which can lead to behaviors such as substance abuse, binge eating, or reckless driving

3. Self-destructive behavior, such as self-harm or suicidal thoughts or attempts

4. Fear of abandonment, which can lead to frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined separation from others

5. Unstable and intense relationships with others, including idealizing someone one moment and then devaluing them the next

6. Dissociative symptoms, such as feeling disconnected from oneself or having a distorted sense of reality

BPD is a complex disorder and can be very challenging. However, with proper therapy and support, many individuals with BPD can learn to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Treatment options may include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication.

There are various layers to this disorder:

A person with BDP also may be having Depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder ,anxiety disorder, substance abuse or eating disorder.

Pychosis in BDP is something that we are frequently observing among the youth.

How can you help a friend or a family member?

1. Take some time out and be there to listen to their issues without judgement .

2. Offer emotional support and advice them to seek counselling or Therapy

3. You too can seek guidance and family therapy or caregivers therapy.

We at wisdom adventure can help with CBT .Do contact us at 9619172083