Although borderline personality disorder is strongly inherited, the interpretation of societal stressors also plays a role in the disorder's prevalence rates. A person's risk for the disorder is increased if they live are a part of a community or culture in which unstable family relationships are common. Impulsive tendencies, poor judgment in lifestyle choices, and other consequences of borderline personality disorder may lead individuals to risky situations. Adults with borderline personality disorder are much more likely to be the victim of violence, including rape and other crimes. Symptoms often worsen quite a bit with the presentation of stress and are reduced through treatment and the relieving of stress. Those who are diagnosed with
