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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

What is
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.

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What Is It?

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterised by intense emotional instability, impulsive behaviours, and difficulty maintaining stable relationships and self-image. It may affect emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and physical well-being, and often requires personalised understanding and support.

Common Experiences

People experiencing borderline personality disorder (bpd) may experience rapid mood swings and intense emotional reactions, fear of abandonment and efforts to avoid real or perceived rejection, unstable relationships, impulsive actions, such as risky sex, spending, or substance use. Chronic feelings of emptiness, identity confusion, or self-harm behaviours may also be present.

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How It Can Affect You

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can interfere with your relationships, work, and overall well-being. It may make it harder to enjoy daily life or manage stress effectively. You may notice persistent emotional distress, shifts in mood or behaviour, and challenges with daily functioning.

Ways Therapy Can Help

Providing coping strategies for managing borderline personality disorder (bpd)

Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions

Identifying triggers and underlying causes

Building resilience and improving self-awareness

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