Question 1

what affects does borderline personality, bi polar disorder and schizophrenia have on the way you walk?

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Gait: No correlation between thought disorder/personality disorder/mood disorder, & movements or gait.

Question 2

can borderline personality disorder be inherited?

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Probably not.: There may be some minor link, but PD is not really as much inherited as learned from your parental role models.

Question 3

can i have borderline personality disorder (at 12?

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No: By definition personality disorders can only be diagnosed in patient 18 and older, however a 12yo can certainly have similar behavior , and if it continues may likely get that dx. Treatment is best sooner rather than later.

Question 4

could my friend have borderline personality disorder?

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It's hard to know : Without any details. Why do you think she might have borderline personality? Ask again w' some details

Question 5

help please, what is borderline personality disorder?

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Unstable/impulsive: A person with this disorder will also often exhibit impulsive behaviors &amp;have the following symptoms:
Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. Feelings aloness.
A pattern of unstable &amp; intense interpersonal relationships which  alternate between extremes of idealization   &amp; devaluation. Identity disturbance,     significant &amp; persistent unstable self-image, suicidal gestures/threats.

Question 6

how to tell if i have borderline personality disorder?

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Consult psychiatrist: This can be a complex diagnosis, and i would not try to label myself or allow untrained others to label me this way.  Instead, please consult with a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist or psychologist.  Please understand that it may take more than one session for an evaluation of this nature.  The doctor may need to review previous records, get psychological testing, etc.

Question 7

i need to know what is borderline personality disorder?

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Borderline PD: It's a b cluster personality disorder (dramatic, emotional or erratic). Individuals show marked impulsivity and instability of - mood, interpersonal relationships, and self image. Often seen in young adults, it can be very dangerous as fluctuations of feelings toward others ; self are extreme ; intense. Life is often very difficult for the person ; everyone around them. Love/hate - on/off - yes/no.

Question 8

question: what is borderline personality disorder really?

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Borderline PD: Borderline personality disorder is the way one's personality is constructed. Those with bpd typically have unstalble inerpersonal relationships, unstable moods (ofthen feel depressed or "empty" inside), see things either "black or white", either "love or hate".They often engage in impulsive behaviors, including self-harm behaviors. The main treatment for bpd is dialectical behavioral therapy.

Question 9

could you explain what is borderline personality disorder?

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Borderline PD: A personality disorder is an enduring, pervasive, and inflexible pattern of inner experience and outer behavior that differs markedly from one's culture, begins in adolescence or early adulthood, and causes distress in important areas of life (relationships, work, etc). The borderline pd pattern is one of  instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.

Question 10

how to determine if i have borderline personality disorder?

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DSM Criteria: In summary the essential features of borderline personality disorder are a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity that begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of contexts. You should consult with a psychiatrist, or google dsm criteria of borderline personality disorder to explore further.

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