Definition, Cause, Symptom, Treatment

Definition of Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder causes a person to act compulsively and have difficulties with relationships and maintaining a stable mood. Psychotherapy is recommended for treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder

The exact circumstances may vary from person to person, but in general past sexual abuse, abandonment issues, and a bad family life are all thought to be partially responsible for the appearance of borderline personality disorder in adulthood. Abnormalities in the structure or chemistry of the brain may also play a part in this disorder appearing. For many, it is a combination of all or most of these factors. No matter the cause, there are various symptoms that may appear in people with borderline personality disorder. It is important to watch for them so that the dangers of this disorder can be avoided.

Symptoms and Dangers of Borderline Personality Disorder

Someone who impulsively jumps from relationship to relationship or spends money impulsively may have borderline personality disorder. Other emotional problems like inappropriate anger, boredom, or feelings of emptiness may be present as well. For others, physical symptoms may appear, including self-harm. One of the other dangers of this disorder is the likelihood of a person having problems with substance abuse or other high-risk activities or lifestyles. People with borderline personality disorder also have a fear or intense dislike of being alone. All of these can lead to other emotional problems if left untreated.

Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder

The exact treatment methods for borderline personality disorder are going to vary from person to person, but the trained therapists here at understand that. This is because they specialize in this and other personality disorders. Psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder has been used for a while, but here at we add an online element that makes getting treatment easier than ever before.