A classic communication theory, the double bind, may offer a unifying explanation for the paradoxes at the core of borderline ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often described in terms of emotional intensity, relationship struggles, and an unstable sense of identity. But one critical, and often overlooked, piece of ...

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Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

People with borderline personality disorder, like Emily Williams, experience discrimination and stigma when presenting to health services after self-harm or suicide attempts, according to a ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) can cause strains on relationships due to certain traits and behaviors it can involve. Saying no to someone with BPD can be difficult, but certain strategies can ...

Some people use the term “quiet borderline personality disorder” to describe cases of BPD where a person directs their symptoms inward rather than toward other people. However, it is not an officially ...