Borderline intellectual functioning

As stated by the DSM-V, the nine essential features of BPD are as follows: frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment, a pattern of unstable and intense relationships, identity disturbances with unstable self-image and sense of self, displaying impulsivity in at least two areas that are self-damaging, recurrent suicidal behaviour and self-mutilation, the display of affective instability, chronic feelings of emptiness, inappropriate or intense anger, and transient or dissociative…

Echoing the quote used earlier when examining social interactions and those with ID, “one common assumption, often limiting participation in research, is that people with IDD are a homogenous group with similar opinions, experiences, and severities of impairments” (p 9). Besides the quote influencing social interactions, this quote can also be used to express society’s views of those with ID. As a majority of social interactions are linked to society’s views as a whole. The influence of…

It is the act of deliberately taking away one's own life. It can occur by many unexpected situations. Usually occurs in people with one of the following disorders: bipolar disorder, alcohol or drug use borderline personality, and depression. Stressful life issues, such as serious financial problems or interpersonal relationships also can influence a person to take his own life. Most of those who commit suicide are seeking relief from feeling like a victim…

Autism and psychopathy have historically had several similar constituents that make up the diagnosis or label respectively. Comparably, autistic and psychopathic people both have a lack of social understanding albeit for different reasons. In autism, social cues are purely misunderstood or not comprehended whereas in psychopaths, they simply choose to ignore social cues and normalities (Brook et al., 2013; Howland, Kosson, Patterson, & Newman, 1993; Viding et al., 2014). Accordingly, psychopaths…

Exploring a Common Underlying Cause of Substance Abuse Many people who undergo treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction also suffer from an underlying mental illness. This occurrence is known as comorbidity; when comorbidity is present in a patient, it is vital that dual diagnoses be made so that both issues may be treated. While a person could reasonably assume that mental illness has led to addiction (or vice versa), that may not necessarily be the case. The disorders can co-exist without…

Borderline Personality Disorder: Symptoms, Screening, and Treatment Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the most common personality disorder, and nearly 75% of people diagnosed with BPD are women. Current research suggests that men may be equally affected by BPD but tend to be misdiagnosed with other mental illnesses, such as PTSD or depression. This personality disorder is evidenced by a constant pattern of mood swings and behavioral changes. These symptoms often result in hasty actions…

home and work life. More likely than not, a personality disorder causes distress and affects the individual in a negative way. (Rathus, 2010, p.526). Four of these disorders that were shown by the main character are: obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline disorder, bipolar disorder, and narcissistic disorder. Acquiring each one of these traits caused Joan to have many dissenting and unstable relationships with her family and coworkers. Not only did it create stress on her relationships…

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterised by unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image and emotions, as well as impulsivity (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In order to be diagnosed, an individual must fit at least 5 of the 9 criteria detailed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5). I fit most of these criteria. At the end of 2014 I was officially diagnosed, after dealing with crazy, erratic emotions and a…

Avoiding personality disorder is a very interesting disorder is a disorder where individuals try to avoid has much has possible the interaction with other people and this is because they feel socially inept, personally unappealing and inferior to others. Building relationships with others is very difficult for them because they are unwilling to try and interact with people unless is certant that they are going to be liked. People often make the mistake of misjudging them, calling them names…

eighty three million dollars in the California lottery. Unfortunately, Alice has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) which leads to her blowing a larger portion of her winnings on a reality show based on her. The National Institute of Mental Health lists impulsivity in dangerous areas (such as unsafe sex, substance abuse, spending, etc) as a symptom of BPD and it is very evident through Alice’s actions. (Borderline Personality Disorder, n.d.) She jumps into two sexual relationships, blows…