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Do you sometimes wonder, “Do I have BPD?” because of your frequent mood swings and relationship difficulties?
Could it just be a phase, or does it need to be explored more?
1.4 million U.S. adults suffer from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Their symptoms of mood swings, impulsive urges, intense emotional outbursts, fear of abandonment, negative thoughts, and self-destructive behavior are often persistent.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by intense emotional instability, impulsivity, fear of abandonment, and difficulty maintaining stable relationships.
Historically, BPD was linked to hysteria due to its emotional volatility, but modern psychiatry recognizes it as a distinct disorder rooted in emotional dysregulation and self-identity challenges.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Test
Take this short Borderline Personality Disorder test to find out if you could be living with it.
Borderline Personality Disorder Test
Take the test keeping in mind how many of the following have been true for you over the last 7 days.
- Beware: The above is not a diagnosis of your condition. Consult a mental health provider to assess your symptoms. BPD often occurs with other disorders such as eating disorders, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder.
- Advice: Share your results with a mental health professional to get their opinion on if you need BPD treatment.
BPD Symptoms
Common symptoms of BPD include:
- Jealousy
- Paranoia
- Impulsive behavior
- Thoughts of self-harm
- Fear of abandonment
- Extreme and intense anger
- Difficulty maintaining interpersonal relationships
Different types of BPD include:
- Discouraged borderline personality disorder (also known as high functioning or “quiet” BPD)
- Self-destructive borderline personality disorder
- Impulsive borderline personality disorder
- Petulant borderline personality disorder
BPD Rage
BPD rage, or borderline rage, refers to intense and inappropriate anger experienced by people with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
The main reason for BPD rage is that people with the disorder find it hard to manage their intense emotions, leading to emotional instability.
This anger can be triggered by perceived abandonment or emotional stress, and may last longer than typical anger. The explosive outbursts can significantly impact relationships.
Some typical examples of BPD triggers include:
- Feeling rejected or abandoned in a relationship
- Criticism through disapproval or negative feedback
- Traumatic memories, especially from adult or childhood trauma
- Intrapersonal conflicts through arguments or disagreements
Final Words
BPD is now better understood and treatable through therapy and support. It is commonly treated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), while medication is typically not the primary approach.
Change starts with a single step—consult an experienced mental health therapist to get a diagnosis and treatment for your suspected BPD.
You deserve to feel better, and you don't have to go through it alone.
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