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What is borderline personality disorder? It's a mental illness that can critically impact one's capability to manage their feelings. Ex. A person feels they have lost control of thier feelings and can be impulsive and effect thier relationships with others.

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Everyone doesn't have all or the same symptoms and one person may experience severe repetition pending their illness.

A distorted and unstable self-image or sense of self.

Recurring thoughts of suicidal behaviors or threats.

Inappropriate, intense anger or problems controlling anger.

Impulsive and often dangerous behaviors, such as spending sprees, unsafe sex, substance misuse, reckless driving, and binge eating. However, if these behaviors happen mostly during times of elevated mood or energy, they may be symptoms of a mood disorder and not borderline personality disorder.

Intense and highly variable moods, with episodes lasting from a few hours to a few days.

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Treatment Options & Psychosocial Issues 

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Treatment Options & Psychosocial Issues 

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"Data confirms the importance of

assessing the emotional impairment in BPD, in order to identify the specific features it assumes in this mental disorder and detect focused therapies can early improve the global functioning of these patients". Resource sited on resource page.

The peer review on The role of emotional instability borderline personality disorder: a systematic review also stated if clinicians had the new neuropsychological tool, it could assist patients in their therapeutic process and manage care better.

Psychothreapy is key for managing BPD and medication can be optional but hasn't shown many changes in BPD.

"There is no evidence that any psychoactive medication consistently improves core symptoms of BPD".

Men are reported to have somewhat different expereinces such as withdrawal from family, recreation, relationships, and employment. This is one reason they are less likely to get the help that is needed.

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Onset, Course of Disease, Complications, Diagnostic Criteria, & Prognosis 

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Onset, Course of Disease, Complications, Diagnostic Criteria, & Prognosis 

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The causes of borderline personality disorder isn't fully known. Enviornmental factors have been discussed such as child abuse or neglect. It has also been linked to genetics and brain abnormalities.

"Borderline personality disorder can damage many areas of your life. It can negatively affect intimate relationships, jobs, school, social activities and self-image".

How do I know if I have borderline personality disorder?

1. Schedule a appointment with your doctor or mental health provider.

2. Get a psychological evaluation.

3. Review medical history/exam.

4. Discuss how you've been feeling/symptoms with your provider.

Prognosis: The longevity of this diagnosis depends on the severity and ability to continue treatment. Studies show that an increased number of people with borderline personality disorder recover from it. A person can make great progress and achieve a successful lifestyle.

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Borderline Personality Disorder can effect several areas in ones life and these include

1. Self Direction

2. Mobility

3. Self-care-to include nutrition, home, everyday living activities.

4. Communication

5. Work Tolerance

6. Interpersonal Skills

Vocational

A person with BPD can have a harder time holding employment. Here are some reasons below:

1. Social Functioning

2. Periods of suicidal thoughts

3. Missed time from work

4. Impulse Control

"In studies led by Zimmerman for the Rhode Island Methods to Improve Diagnostic Assessment and Services project, it was found that more than 80 percent of patients with Bipolar Disorder missed time from work due to their personality disorder in the preceding five years, and more than a third missed as much as two years of work".

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D’Aurizio, G., Di Stefano, R., Socci, V., Alessandro , R., Tommaso, B., Francesca , P., & Rossi, R. (2023). The role of emotional instability in borderline personality disorder: A systematic review. Annals of General Psychiatry, 22(1). https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85150725834&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=851141f9e124c537893c51d4d35bd2cf&sot=b&sdt=cl&cluster=scosubtype%2C%22re%22%2Ct%2Bscolang%2C%22English%22%2Ct%2Bscoexactkeywords%2C%22Borderline+Personality+Disorder%22%2Ct&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY%28borderline+personality+disorder%29&sl=51&sessionSearchId=851141f9e124c537893c51d4d35bd2cf

Larivière , N., Beauregard-Laliberté , R., Brière, A., Fontaine , A., Lamarre, A., Tremblay-Perreault , P., & Corbière, M. (2023). Daily Living Functioning in Men with Borderline Personality Disorders: A Scoping Review. Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, 10(2), 215-231. https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85140998590&origin=resultslist&sort=plf-f&src=s&sid=851141f9e124c537893c51d4d35bd2cf&sot=b&sdt=b&cluster=scosubtype%2C%22re%22%2Ct%2Bscolang%2C%22English%22%2Ct%2Bscoexactkeywords%2C%22Borderline+Personality+Disorder%22%2Ct&s=TITLE-ABS-KEY%28borderline+personality%29&sl=51&sessionSearchId=851141f9e124c537893c51d4d35bd2cf

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(n.d.). Holding onto a Job When You Have Borderline Personality Disorder. Clearview Womens Center. Retrieved November 7, 2023, from https://www.borderlinepersonalitytreatment.com/borderline-personality-disorder-job.html