Question 1

what can you do to tell your loved one you think they may have borderline personality disorder?

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Don't : Dont diagnose yourself , if you have problems , seek a professional consult and take your " loved one with you to the appointment . Inost cases of borderline personality disorders , your lived ones know already , you are the one who is last to see and realize.

Question 2

how can family members or loved ones deal with a borderline personality disorder?

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Be there. Be real.: Try to be consistent.  
Be supportive and empathic, but also remind the other of the reality of the situation.

Question 3

might a woman ever love a man with borderline personality disorder?

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The ? is, could he?: Many people love partners with bpd. The problem is more often that the bpd person might not be able to sustain a loving relationship. They often have a very hard time trusting the stability and continuity others show since it is so difficult for them. Successful maintenance would require patience, forgiveness, security & courage. Also, creativity since it may not resemble usual love relationships.

Question 4

what are the causes of one to develop borderline personality disorder?

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Genetic, trauma: The answer is that we certainly don't know in every case. There does however seem to be a disproportionate number of people with borderline personality disorder whoexperienced sexual abuse in one or all of its many forms. Genetic factors like a family history of bipolar disorder have been put forth as possible explanations. There are some people who believe that it is a perhaps mild form of bipolar disorder. Childhood abuse and neglect both been raised likely causes. This would include extreme deprivation.

Question 5

what is a good way for a couple cope when one may have borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

DBT: If you may be borderline, recommend a comprehensive psychological assessment. If there is a significant problem than dbt dialectical behavioral therapy may be beneficial.

Question 6

i believe i have a borderline personality disorder and it's cause me to lose the person i love the most i don't know what to do.

Accepted Answer

Doctor visit: Your on your way to self improvement. Start with your PCP. Consider a check up and find out why you feel this way. Psychiatrists, and counselling can help you identify if you have a personality disorder. It is common to think about yourself. Consult a doctor for advise .

Question 7

diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. engaged to my boyfriend. i love him. but i emotionally bully him and sometimes pinch him. never mad. ?

Accepted Answer

Your abusive: behavior isn't healthy for you or for him.  Physically harming another is not acceptable. Bullying him also inflicts injury. It is important to be good to yourself and those whom you love. I would encourage you to look into Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - it can be quite helpful with these types of issues. Take care.

Question 8

can one have bipolar 1 and borderline personality disorder too?

Accepted Answer

YES: These are considered to be co-morbid conditions and each require therapy. I suggest BOTH psychiatric and psychological consultations : continue your medicines and behavioral therapy.

Question 9

can give run down of borderline personality disorder? in case of one leaving boyfriend for someone else and missing the ex?  but has similar symptoms

Accepted Answer

Instability: Borderline personality refers to a pattern of persistent instability of mood (sudden and dramatic changes), relationships (you're wonderful...You're terrible.. In quick succession), self perception (changing views of who one is), self destructive behavior.

Question 10

if you experience dissociation due to borderline personality disorder is it normal to mistaken the place you're in for a similar one so for example i was sitting in this house that looked like my old home then dissociatiated n thought it was it?

Accepted Answer

: Transient stress-related dissociation can occur with borderline personality disorder. It can be triggered by internal stimuli such as memories or external situations such as sitting in a home that looked similar to your old one. This can be due to changes in the areas of the brain that store and process memories.

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Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. engaged to my boyfriend. i love him. but i emotionally bully him and sometimes pinch him. never mad. ?

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Can one have bipolar 1 and borderline personality disorder too?

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