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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

If you, or someone you know, has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), this is the place to start. Here you will find diagnostic criteria and a general overview of the disorder.
Myths: Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common but often misunderstood mental illness. There are several myths about BPD that increase the stigma and keep those who are affected by the illness the from getting the support and treatment needed. Find out the real story behind this illness.
At School/Work - Intense Unstable Interpersonal Relationships and BPD
Intense/unstable relationships are a common issue in borderline personality disorder (BPD), and can be a problem at school or work. Learn what this means and what this looks like.
Borderline Personality Disorder Basics
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a relatively common mental disorder found in approximately 6 million Americans. The nature of the disorder means that it affects many more.
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder - BPD Basics
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness affecting up to 2 million Americans. What is it? Who has it?
Borderline Personality Disorder Statistics
Borderline personality disorder is one of the most common personality disorders. How common is it? Who gets it? What are the risk factors?
What does the term "Borderline Personality" mean?
On the border of what? The name Borderline Personality Disorder can be misleading. Where did it come from?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - The Dreaded Diagnosis?
Receiving the diagnosis of BPD can feel like an insult, and some clinicians are hesitant to diagnose it. Is the diagnosis really as bad as it sounds?
Diagnositic Criteria - Borderline Personality Disorder defined by the DSM-IV
The DSM-IV contains the standard diagnostic criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD). What are the criteria for a diagnosis of BPD? What do the criteria mean?
Did I just develop borderline personality disorder?
Recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD)? How did you develop it? Is it new, or something that I have had all along? Why am I just being diagnosed now?
I never heard of borderline personality disorder, is it common?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common mental illness affecting more than two percent of the general population, which means about six million people in the U.S. alone. Despite this, BPD is not as well known as less prevalent mental illnesses. Why not?
Can Children, Or Teens, Have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Can children, or those under 18 years old, have borderline personality disorder? Is my child's personality formed? Should my teenager be diagnosed with BPD?
Am I Bipolar or BPD?
The symptoms of bipolar and borderline personality disorder can seem similar. How do you know what your true diagnosis is?

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