Borderline Personality Disorder.. 4 Signs You Should Not Ignore

Psychologists warn of the seriousness of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder, stressing the importance of visiting a doctor and a psychologist to receive appropriate treatment after describing the health condition.

Doctors explain that terms such as "split personality" and "personality disorder" are thrown around in daily use, but often inaccurately.

Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder

Doctors advise saying: “You should talk to your GP if you think you may be suffering from this disorder, if you have borderline personality disorder they need to refer you to a mental health team.”

Referring specifically to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), they added: “Let’s explain a little bit more, so BPD can cause a wide range of symptoms, but they can be broadly classified into one of four categories.”

1- Emotional instability

Here you can go from one emotion to another very quickly, from shame or sadness or despair,” he explained.

People with BPD feel suicidal, then feel euphoric a few hours later, however, the key point to note is that the mood swings can be completely unpredictable.

2- Disturbed thought patterns

Disturbed thought patterns can cause visual and auditory hallucinations, the doctor explained in the video.

3- Impulsivity

The third group of symptoms is “particularly difficult "Special," and this group is related to impulsivity, and he explained: "So you may have a sudden desire or impulse to do reckless things," adding that these behaviors may include excessive drinking or drug use and others, and worryingly, you may have an urge to harm yourself.

4 - Relationship instability

People with borderline personality disorder often show an intense fear of abandonment or feeling that they will be left alone, and this fear drives them to adopt certain behaviors, such as sending a large number of text messages or frequent calls.

In some extreme cases, it may reach the point of threatening self-harm or suicide if they feel that someone important in their life will leave them.

Manifestations of borderline personality disorder

• According to the American Psychological Association, among the manifestations of borderline personality disorder are:
• Self-destructive behavior (such as gambling, overeating, and drug use).
• Intense but unstable relationships.
• Uncontrollable outbursts of anger.
• Uncertainty about self-image, sex, goals, and loyalties.
• Mood swings.
• Self-destructive behavior, such as fighting, suicidal gestures, or self-mutilation.
• Chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom.