Unfortunately, individuals with BPD are often unable to “pick themselves up and shake themselves off” when they experience these feelings and may become mired in chronic feelings of helplessness and ...

Many psychiatric terms have become part of the popular lexicon. Terms such as “bipolar” and “OCD” are thrown around to describe a moody family member or an organized friend. Other examples: “manic,” ...

June 6, 2011 — The response of borderline personality disorder (BPD) to psychotherapy is usually favorable, but the benefits of pharmacotherapy are usually only modest, and adverse effects may be ...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has a mostly negative image among patients and mental health specialists. People with BPD can be perceived as manipulative, narcissistic, and self-obsessed. At ...