"Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition in which a person has long-term patterns of unstable or explosive emotions. These inner experiences often result in impulsive actions, self-image issues, and chaotic relationships with other people.
A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.
The cause of borderline personality disorder isn't well understood. Diagnosis is made based on symptoms.
Symptoms include emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity, and impaired social relationships.
Treatments include talk therapy or, in some cases, medications. Hospitalization helps if symptoms are severe.
People with BPD often have a "favorite person" who they mirror and try to become like. People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often develop strong attachments to other people. These attachments can be so intense that the person with BPD will try to mirror the behavior of their favorite person."