What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and it's symptoms? | Mental Health Awareness
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) , also referred to as emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), is a personality disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, a distorted sense of self, and intense emotional reactions. Those affected often engage in self-harm and other risky behaviors, due to difficulties in returning to a healthy or normal emotional baseline. They may also struggle with a sense of emptiness, fear of abandonment, and detachment from reality. Symptoms of BPD may be triggered by events that others consider normal. BPD typically develops during early adulthood and manifests across various situations. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a long-term mental health condition characterized by unstable relationships, an unstable sense of self, and intense emotional responses. People with BPD may engage in self-destructive behaviors and have difficulty regulating their emotions. They may also experience a s