Teenagers are well known for their roller-coaster emotions and impulsivity, caused by everything from hormones and body changes to identity issues and peer pressure. Since these behaviors are typical for teenagers, how can you tell if your teenager is simply going through the normal throes of their teen years or is actually suffering from a psychiatric disorder such as Borderline Personality Disorder?
It can be difficult growing up with a parent diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, but there are some things you can do that can help you have an easier time dealing with a parent with BPD.
Children can often be as affected by Borderline Personality Disorder as the parent diagnosed with the psychiatric disorder. Children of parents with BPD must learn to tolerate the often complex symptoms of BPD and navigate possible BPD treatment options. The first step to helping a parent get needed Borderline Personality Disorder treatment is to determine if your parent actually has BPD.
Whether you have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or know someone who has the psychiatric disorder, a diagnosis of BPD can be overwhelming and confusing. This month, designated as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month, is a good time to do some more research on BPD and BPD treatment so that you become more familiar with the challenges you are facing.
From “The Catcher in the Rye” to “Catch Me If You Can,” there are several references in media and art that showcase compulsive lying as a form of entertainment. But if you know a compulsive liar, chances are there is nothing funny or entertaining about the condition, which can be common in people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Being in a relationship with someone with Dependent Personality Disorder can be difficult, so it is important to understand your significant other’s needs and balance them with your own.
Dating can be a complex and tricky endeavor. Relationships require work, compromise, communication, empathy, and understanding. Things become even more complicated if you are dating someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Mood swings are a big part of Bipolar Disorder, a psychiatric disorder that commonly co-occurs with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The mood swings inherent in Bipolar Disorder can range from mild to severe, and can lead to all sorts of problems with friends, family, and employers.
If the person you’re dating has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), it can be very difficult to have a long-term relationship with them.