Borderline Personality Disorder Frequently Asked Questions

Should I Divorce My BPD Spouse?
Should you divorce your BPD spouse? There is no easy answer, but here are some things to consider.

Is There a Way To Predict Borderline Personality Disorder Prognosis?
Is there any way to predict borderline personality disorder prognosis? Who will recover from borderline personality disorder, and who will continue to have symptoms? Learn more about predictors of borderline personality disorder prognosis.

What is Splitting?
What is splitting? Learn more about splitting in borderline personality disorder (BPD).

What is a Personality Disorder?
What is a personality disorder? How is a personality disorder diagnosed? Learn more about the criteria for personality disorders.

What is the Difference Between CBT and DBT?
Confused about the difference between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder?

Will I Have BPD Forever?
I have been diagnosed with BPD. Does this mean I will have it for the rest of my life?

What Should I Do in a Crisis?
What should you do if you (or a loved one) are at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else?

Why is it Called Borderline Personality Disorder?
What does the term "borderline" in borderline personality disorder mean?

Are Men or Women More Likely to Have BPD?
Are there gender differences in the prevalence of BPD?

Why is BPD Called an "Axis II" Disorder?
Why have I heard BPD called an "Axis II" disorder? What does "Axis II" mean?