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BPD is marked by extreme highs and lows in self-image, feelings and actions. Here's what the symptoms look like and what treatment options are available. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness ...

Borderline personality disorder is an often stigmatized and misunderstood condition. The disorder can develop as a coping mechanism when a child is severely abandoned physically or emotionally. As ...

Borderline Personality Disorder patients now have access to several effective therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy and psychiatric management with goals of ...

More than 5 million Americans struggle with borderline personality disorder. Untreated, the disorder can take control of one’s actions and behaviors, making it difficult to reach healthy decisions and ...

Some mental conditions can make day-to-day living difficult. In You're Not Alone, we highlight how people cope with their emotions and manage their conditions on a daily basis. We include products we ...

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The role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in BPD has identified new therapies. Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile ...