We know that BPD does tend to run in families, but for a long time it was not known whether this was because of environmental influences or because of genetics. ... Read More

Are you someone who tends to take action without thinking through the consequences? Do hasty decisions often get you into trouble? Do you often act based on your feelings in ... Read More

You may have heard that child abuse is one of the causes of BPD. Is this true? There is no simple answer; we don't yet know exactly what causes BPD. ... Read More

Have you ever noticed that you have stronger emotional responses when you are tired? If you already struggle with intense emotions and frequent mood shifts, disrupted sleep can easily add ... Read More

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted in support of H. Res. 1005, making May 2008 the first annual Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness month. Representative Thomas Davis (R-VA) introduced this ... Read More

Most people would agree that it is important to feel comfortable with your therapist. But, a new study suggests that your relationship with your therapist is critical to symptom improvement. The ... Read More

Do you sometimes feel as if you have "zoned out?" Do you have times when things around you look strange or unfamiliar? Do you sometimes lose periods of time, or ... Read More