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Bpd is an mental illness which can be very distressing for the individual and their families.People are often misdiagnosed due to the simularities it has to other mental illnesses.
Diagnosis is usually done by a psychatrist and they would need to notice 5 or 6 of the symptons below which must be present for a year or more.
Self harm ie cutting or expressions to halm one self or commit suicide.
Frantic efforts to avoid being alone due to an intense fear or abandonment. Others may see this fear as unjustified.The individual may go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned ie threats to harm oneself.
Patterns of unstable or intense relationships,feelings between alternating between idolising the other person and hating them.
A certain shaky sense of self image.The individual may feel good whilst being loved by some one you think has being wonderful. If they are later seen as bad the individuals own sense of self may be affected.Also there may be doubts of sexual identity.
Two or more areas of your life where your behaviour could cause you harm ie impulsiveness,spending money,drugs and drink.
Mood swings lasting a few hours and very rarely a few days these could be anxiety,depression,irratibility,restlessness etc
Terrible feelings of emptiness
Anger that is difficult to controland is inappropriate or intense. The individual may feel angry when critiscised and get into fights.
Periods of parania and psychosis when under stress.
Due to all the above they may find themselves clinging on to very damaging relationships.
If you feel as though you are experiencing this you should contact your doctor or mental health proffesional to get a diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually done by a psychatrist and they would need to notice 5 or 6 of the symptons below which must be present for a year or more.
Self harm ie cutting or expressions to halm one self or commit suicide.
Frantic efforts to avoid being alone due to an intense fear or abandonment. Others may see this fear as unjustified.The individual may go to great lengths to avoid being abandoned ie threats to harm oneself.
Patterns of unstable or intense relationships,feelings between alternating between idolising the other person and hating them.
A certain shaky sense of self image.The individual may feel good whilst being loved by some one you think has being wonderful. If they are later seen as bad the individuals own sense of self may be affected.Also there may be doubts of sexual identity.
Two or more areas of your life where your behaviour could cause you harm ie impulsiveness,spending money,drugs and drink.
Mood swings lasting a few hours and very rarely a few days these could be anxiety,depression,irratibility,restlessness etc
Terrible feelings of emptiness
Anger that is difficult to controland is inappropriate or intense. The individual may feel angry when critiscised and get into fights.
Periods of parania and psychosis when under stress.
Due to all the above they may find themselves clinging on to very damaging relationships.
If you feel as though you are experiencing this you should contact your doctor or mental health proffesional to get a diagnosis.
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