04/10/2022
❗Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a term used to describe a pattern of traits including strong intolerable emotions, unstable relationships with other people, issues with self-image, and impulsive behaviours.
❗Specialist psychological treatments provided by mental health professionals have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms and improving life functioning.
❗People with BPD experience difficulties in managing their emotions and communicating these feelings to other people. Often these emotions are described as very intense, out of control, and changing
suddenly.
❗People with BPD describe difficulties in their
relationships with other people and can often be
very sensitive to signs of rejection and criticism, due to a fear of people leaving or abandoning them.
❗One challenge for people with BPD can be
problems with their identity. This can involve not
knowing who they really are, abruptly shifting values or goals, and sudden changes in friends.
❗People with BPD can often act impulsively – acting without thinking through the consequences of their behaviours. This can involve drug and alcohol use, binge eating, gambling, reckless driving, or risky sexual behaviour.
❗If you or someone you know are struggling with some or all of the symptoms above, get in touch with your GP or Psychologist and have a chat.
This information was taken from Project Air. https://www.uow.edu.au/project-air/
