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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Borderline personality disorder (BPD) (called emotionally unstable personality disorder, emotional intensity disorder, or borderline type in the ICD-10) is a cluster-B personality disorder, the essential feature of which is a pattern of marked impulsivity and instability of affects, interpersonal relationships and self image. The pattern is present by early adulthood and occurs across a variety of situations and contexts.[1]

Other symptoms usually include intense fears of abandonment and intense anger and irritability, the reason for which others have difficulty understanding.[1][2] People with BPD often engage in idealization and devaluation of others, alternating between high positive regard and great disappointment.[3] Self-harm and suicidal behavior are common.[

PP: [b]BPD is caused by childhood abuse sexual or otherwise.[/b] It is the atomic bomb of the personality -- it damages, trust, self esteem, relationships to others, and causes meanness, cruelty, selfishness. What is more mean cruel and selfish than a trusted adult abusing a child? The there is the syndrome abused grows up to be abuser.(There is always the exception) It is almost impossible to fix or cure because it is learned so young. It is very serious and is not just being "mean and manipulative"[/quote]

A common belief, but  NOT necessarily the case.    PP's above description:  The essential feature is marked impulsivity and instability of affects, interpersonal relationships and self image.  This may indeed be a result of childhood abuse or neglect, but there are folks with BPD who have had caring, concerned parents who've done everything they could to deal with the disorder.  There may be some relationship to bipolar illness, or another as yet undiscovered neurologic deficiency.[/quote]

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