Borderline personality disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, and self-image and is described as one of the most complicated and serious problems that tends to confront. It is noted that Adolph Stern first proposed the term “Borderline Personality” to the United States in 1938. He best described a group of patients who did not fit into the psychotic or into a psychoneurotic group by introducing the term ‘borderline’ to describe what he observed as ‘bordered’ on other conditions (Paris, 2007). Research also states that BPD poses unique and potentially debilitating challenges for people diagnosed with this chronic condition, and the symptoms that characterize…

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often characterized by fear of abandonment, issues regulating emotions and thoughts, and impulsive behaviors. While it is a unstable and sometimes violent disorder to live with, there is a variety of treatments and therapies available to patients. BPD is part of a group of personality disorders commonly referred to as ‘cluster B’. This group is composed of dramatic, emotional and erratic disorders. Within cluster B are the most common of the DSM-IV…

about is Borderline Personality Disorder Traits and Sexuality: Bridging a Gap in the Literature. This article was written by Lynnaea Northey, Cara R. Dunkley, E. David Klonsky, and Boris B. Gorzalka. The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality is the professional journal the article was published in, and it was published August 1, 2016. The main issue of the article, or the main topic of the article is about the lack of research done on how sexuality affects people who suffer Borderline Personality…

Often times people do not realize the lifelong damage the smallest action could have on a child. Borderline personality disorder is a topic that has been researched for a number of years now and the more research they have done the more it has progressed from just finding out what exactly this disorder is, but starting to look into what could potentially be considered a cause. Much of the research has found links between child abuse and borderline personality disorder in early adulthood all the…

Borderline Personality Disorder also referred to as BPD is a mental disorder where the control and regulation of impulsions, relationship stability and outlook on both life and oneself are negatively affected (Lieb, Zanarini, Schmahl, Linehan & Bohus, 2004). This becomes a challenge for individuals affected by it especially in terms of the social context in everyday life. But it has become apparent that the roots of this illness are sometimes brought on quite early in human development, even if…

with borderline personality disorder in a family practice setting. Major characteristics of borderline personality disorder include severe mood instability, fear of abandonment, chronic boredom, self-injury, unstable interpersonal relationships, "splitting," identity instability and borderline rage. Early diagnosis may help…

Borderline Personality Disorder in the Media Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is portrayed throughout the media with the stigma that all people that possess this disease are suffering as an impulsive monster. The media often attacks the idea of any mental illnesses and portrays it to their viewers/readers as the affected person being “psycho” or “crazy”. However, contrary to common thought, the representation of this illness throughout the media is incorrect (Hollywood). The fact that 14…

came up with a short tale about a girl named Alice and her journey through a whimsical world. This story later became known as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. What was the main inspiration behind this tale of a girl going to a made-up world? The main influences were surprisingly dark, unlike the actual story which sugar-coats the influences. Opium, eating disorders, and neglection, mixed in with a handful…

Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are described as having “a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). These individuals do everything that they can to avoid abandonment whether its real or imagined (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Often they have a negative self-image which leads to self-mutilation or suicidal behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). For…

Alex displayed other psychological problems, such as bipolar disorder. It is common for people relatively 75% who suffers with BPD attempts suicide and have caused some form of self -injury like cutting themselves. These forms of behaviors must seek immediate attention from mental health professionals (Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 2003). This was unquestionably the case for Alex. Although Dan lead her to believe that their week-end affair was a long-term affair; his denial…