PERSONALITY
Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD involves intense emotional swings, fear of abandonment and unstable relationships, and responds well to specialised therapy.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterised by emotional dysregulation, instability in relationships and self-image, and impulsive behaviour. It often develops as a response to early trauma or neglect. Schema therapy and DBT are among the most effective treatments.
Do you recognise this?
✓Intense fear of real or imagined abandonment
✓Unstable and intense relationships
✓Rapidly shifting self-image
✓Impulsive and self-damaging behaviour
✓Recurrent suicidal thoughts or self-harm
✓Emotional swings lasting hours to days
✓Chronic feelings of emptiness
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Borderline Personality Disorder.
Frequently asked questions
Is BPD treatable?
Yes. With effective therapy such as schema therapy or DBT, most people with BPD experience significant and lasting improvement.
Find the right psychologist for Borderline Personality Disorder
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