Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of instability through life, including in relationships, behaviour, mood, and self-image. Individuals with borderline personality disorder often have an intense fear of being abandoned and experience feelings of emptiness. They are highly sensitive and can react with intense emotions to change in their environment. It is common for borderline personality disorder to occur alongside depression , eating disorders, substance use disorders , PTSD , social anxiety , or bipolar disorder.
Symptoms of borderline personality disorder can include:
- Engaging in impulsive or risky behaviour (unsafe sex, gambling, binge eating, etc.)
- Having an unstable or fragile self-image
- Having unstable and intense relationships
- Mood swings
- Engaging in suicidal behaviour or self-harm
- Having an intense fear of being alone or being abandoned
- Feelings of emptiness
- Frequent displays of anger
- Being paranoid of others or difficulty trusting others
- Feelings of dissociation
How is borderline personality disorder treated?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy was designed specifically to treat borderline personality disorder. DBT can help to teach individuals skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviours, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
If you or someone you know is struggling with borderline personality disorder, contact us to see how we can help.
