Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a developmental disorder that significantly impairs a person’s ability to regulate their emotions, control their behaviors, and form stable relationships with others. BPD is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder, as the changes in mood can happen more rapidly and fluctuate dramatically within the same day.
To be diagnosed with BPD, a person must experience at least five of the following symptoms:
- An intense fear of abandonment
- Unstable or changing relationships
- Unstable self-identity and self-image
- Impulsive self-destructive behaviors (such as gambling, excessive spending, unsafe sex, substance abuse, binge eating, and others)
- Suicidal behavior or self-injury
- Mood instability with varied mood swings
- Chronic feelings of emptiness
- Stress-related paranoia or dissociation
- Difficulties with anger, including frequent loss of temper or physical fights
If you suspect you have BPD, it is important to seek a specialist for an accurate diagnosis, as individuals with BPD may also experience other disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or eating disorders.
Specialist counselling can greatly improve the day-to-day functioning and quality of life for individuals with BPD.
Which therapies can help?
- Dialectical Behavior Counselling (DBT)
- Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)
- Schema Counselling (ST)
While medication is not recommended for BPD by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, there is some evidence that it may help manage the symptoms of depression and anxiety that people with BPD often experience.
Our highly skilled team of professionals at Hypoworry Online Counselling has specialized experience in treating BPD and can provide effective counselling for those who suffer from this disorder.
