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Borderline Personality Disorder | BPD Quiz & Test

Borderline personality disorder is a type of mental health disorder affecting the way you feel about yourself and others. Those with this condition find it hard to function and meet daily responsibilities due to the symptoms of this disorder.

If you believe you are suffering from this or any other mental health disorder, seek immediate care. Mental Health Hope provides individuals with hands-on support in getting into treatment. Let us guide you in your recovery process.

What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

A person with borderline personality disorder typically struggles with everyday tasks due to a pattern of unstable and intense relationships and experiences. They tend to act impulsively and have an unhealthy view of themselves. Many people with this condition have extreme emotions and reactions to things and situations. They often do things without first thinking about what they are doing or why they are doing so.

One of the core components of this mental health disorder is a strong fear of abandonment or being left alone. They may be in a healthy, loving relationship or have numerous lasting relationships with family members, but they maintain an overwhelming fear of being abandoned. This often leads to mood swings and anger. Some also act impulsively in a reckless manner or engage in self-injury as a result.

Most people with this type of behavior develop symptoms in early adulthood. This typically involves mood swings, anger, and impulsiveness.

Symptoms of BPD

The symptoms a person has of borderline personality disorder may change over time. Some are severe, and others are milder. Some of the most common include:

A strong fear of being abandoned, rejected, separated, or otherwise lost from their loved one.
Taking extreme measures to avoid abandonment.
A pattern of unstable and intense relationships, including believing someone is perfect at one moment but then, often without a clear reason, believing the person does not care enough.
Changes in self-views, including how a person sees themselves, what their values are, and what their goals are for themselves.
Instances of stress-related paranoia and loss of contact with reality. This may last a few minutes to up to several hours.
Increasingly impulsive behavior, including gambling, unsafe sex, spending sprees, and other types of sabotaging activities.
Threats of suicide and talking about death and dying or self-injury often occur.
Mood swings that may last from hours to days, often going from being very happy to irritable and anxious in a short period of time.
Inappropriate reactions, including strong anger or being sarcastic.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, seek immediate mental health treatment. You will find that treatment can improve your feelings and thought processes while also providing you with a better understanding of reality.

If you are facing a serious risk to your safety, including self-injurious or suicidal thoughts, call 988 immediately for help.

Complications from Borderline Personality Disorder

Experiencing the intensity of borderline personality disorder is not healthy and can lead to numerous adverse outcomes without treatment. Consider the wide range of impact that this type of behavior can have on your daily life and overall well-being.

Inability to maintain a job due to mood swings
Not finishing their education
Conflict-filled relationships
Difficulty maintaining relationships, even those critical to you
Injuring yourself, including through cutting or burning
Abuse relationships
Unplanned pregnancies or other outcomes from reckless behavior
Onset of substance use disorder
Attempted suicide or death

In some situations, a person is also more likely to suffer from other types of mental health disorders. This may include depression, severe anxiety, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder. Seeking help in any of these situations right away is worthwhile and even necessary. Treatment can help you find the relief that you need.

What Causes BPD?

Although the cause of BPD is not fully understood, so of the risk factors include:

Family history
Someone that has a close family member diagnosed with BPD may be at an increased risk of developing the disorder.
Brain-related factors
Brain imaging studies reveal abnormal structures and functions in the limbic region, which is where impulse control and emotion regulation occur.
Environmental and social
Having a history of trauma, abandonment, abuse, adversity, or family dysfunction may be risk factors.

Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

Treatment of borderline personality disorder depends on your symptoms and the complexity of your actions. Your doctor will create a treatment plan that addresses the unique needs you have and facilitates ongoing support for your mental health needs. Some components of care may include the following:

Psychotherapy

Talk therapy involves meeting with a licensed professional to discuss thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You’ll learn more about your disorder as well as develop skills for managing the symptoms you have. Numerous types of therapy can help those with this condition, including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, schema-focused therapy, mentalization-based therapy, and others.

Medication

Medications are available to treat associated conditions with borderline personality disorder. There is no approved medication for this particular condition, though. Your doctor may work with you to provide treatment through antidepressants and antianxiety medications if you have those symptoms as well.

Treatment Is Available to Guide Your Recovery

If you are facing ongoing mental health concerns or you believe you have borderline personality disorder, contact Mental Health Hope immediately. Our team will work with you to get you into a treatment program best suited for your needs.