05/14/2026
A lot of borderline behaviors are deeply connected to fear of abandonment and unstable attachment.
Number 1.
They become extremely focused on one person at a time.
When they’re in a relationship, that person becomes their whole world.Friends, hobbies, even other responsibilities can suddenly move to the background.
And if they’re single?That intense focus often shifts onto a best friend or someone they feel emotionally attached to.
Number 2.
Everything feels all or nothing.
You’re either the best person ever…or suddenly the worst.
The day is either amazing or completely ruined.There’s very little middle ground emotionally.
Number 3.
They constantly look for reassurance.
Sometimes they pull away, create distance, start conflict, or act cold…just to see who comes back.
Not because they enjoy drama.Because deep down, they’re terrified of being left.
Number 4.
Feelings become facts in the moment.
If they feel rejected, abandoned, or unloved…that feeling becomes the reality emotionally, even if logically nothing actually happened.
When emotions are high, logic usually loses the argument.
And number 5.
Being left out feels extremely intense.
A delayed text message.Not answering the phone.Plans changing.
All of it can trigger overthinking, anxiety, or fear that something is wrong.
Relationships often become very chaotic because emotions feel extremely intense.
While therapy like DBT is considered first-line treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, in real clinical practice I’ve also seen some patients do well with mood stabilizers and other medications when symptoms are severe.
Treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
Love, Dr. Tee 💜✌️
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