Borderline Emotional Abuse

* Each child should be encouraged but allowed to develop at their own pace and in their own way

Psychological abuse also known as emotional abuse is when someone affects the emotional and social aspect of someone’s life. It is a pattern of behaviors by caregivers that interferes with cognitive, emotional, psychological, and social development. In other words’ it is when someone does something intentionally to hurt the emotional aspects of another person.

Mental illnesses can affect a wide range of people and they do not discriminate. This is shown in the movie, “Girl, Interrupted,” which was directed by James Mangold. The movie is based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen. Susanna Kaysen was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and spent a period of eighteen months in a psychiatric facility. The movie is based in a mental hospital, in the east, during the 1960s. After the main character, Susanna, attempts suicide, she admits herself into a psychiatric hospital. It is here that she is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.

The hypothesis of the article I chose is that emotion dysregulation would be a specific mediator of associations between borderline personality disorders (BPD) symptoms and aggression (Scott, Stepp, and Pilkonis, 2014). The introduction of the article states that often time borderline personalities and antisocial personality can be misunderstood in the ways they play a role in individuals. Borderline and antisocial personalities have similar characteristics but that borderline personality is geared more to harming others directly. One with BPD is more of a threat than one who is antisocial for instance. Furthermore, the hypothesis was put to the test and the authors of this

on the inability to manage emotions effectively. This disorder was only just recognized in 1980

Borderline Personality Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by instability in mood, impulsiveness, unstable relationships, and chronic emptiness. Borderline Personality Disorder affects approximately two percent of the population, and is predominately found in women. This disorder makes it difficult for people to understand social norms and the dynamics of relationships, so unpredictable and erratic behavior are common. Although Borderline Personality Disorder is incurable, it is treatable through talk therapy and medication. (Friedel, 2004, p. 2)

Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental illness that directly affects one’s behavior, moods, and relationships/socialization skills. Borderline personality disorder often is associated with co-occurring disorders like depression, suicidal behaviors, anxiety, abuse of drugs and alcohol, as well as eating disorders. The behavior of a person diagnosed with borderline is also described to erratic and impulsive. The cause of borderline personality disorder is still not entirely clear at this point, although trials and studies suggest that it can be passed down through genetic traits. It is also suggested that one’s environment/upbringing may play a huge factor in the diagnoses as well.

Borderline personality disorder forms part of the cluster B personality disorders and it is usually more prolific in females than males. It two percent prevalence and Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined as a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and emotions. Initially ( BPD) was thought to occupy the “border” between neurotic and psychotic disorders. However, this sense of the term borderline became identified with schizotypal personality, which is biologically related to schizophrenia.

The analysis reveals Alex as the character that demonstrates a Psychopathic disorder, particularly, the borderline personality disorder. This follows her one-night affair with Dan, a happily married businessman who has a daughter, Ellen and the wife, Beth. Throughout the film, Alex’s disorder is demonstrated by stalking Dan at every level in an endless attempt to alienate him with his family after they shared a weekend when Beth and Ellen are away. Dan thought his adulterous action would be sealed at it would only be a one-night affair, but Alex feels otherwise as seen even before the end of the weekend. When he made clear to Alex that they would never go far with the affair, Alex fiercely rejects the proposal, but Dan would not relent and hence, instigates the borderline personality

Three of the most known personality disorders are antisocial, borderline, and narcissistic disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is the best-known type of personality disorders and people with this disorder typically show no regard for moral and ethical rules of society as well as the rights of others. People with this disorder may appear likable at first, but over time will show to be manipulative and deceptive. The lack of guilt or remorse is also evident with people that have antisocial personality disorder. The second personality disorder is borderline personality disorder, which people with that disorder have a difficulty of developing a sense as to who they are. Therefore, people with borderline personality disorder often rely

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has only been viewed as a condition of its own in the last 20 years but there has been documentation of people with the characteristics of this disorder as far back as 3000 years ago. The American Psychological Association added BPD as a mental health disorder in the past 20 years, yet, it's often misunderstood by the public and often misdiagnosed for other mental conditions or overlooked entirely by the professionals. This condition consists of dysfunction behaviors such as splitting, parasuicide, impulsivity, disillusions, and low self esteem, however, there is no specific test to diagnosis this disorder but high risk factors include family history or genetics, experiencing childhood trauma, and other

Borderline Personality Disorder Three “clusters” categorize personality disorders; Cluster A, Cluster B, and Cluster C. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) falls into Cluster B. Cluster B consists of dramatic, emotional, and erratic disorders. Females and males are almost equally diagnosed with this personality disorder. BPD doesn’t favor one gender over the other because both males and females struggle with aspects in this cluster equally. Borderline Personality Disorder focuses on the instability of self-image, relationships, and impulses as well as the consequences that may follow.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and serious mental disorder involving the inability to manage emotions effectively and exhibiting maladaptive behaviors characterized by unstable moods and relationships (NIMH, 2013). Individuals with BPD are very sensitive to environmental circumstances and the perception of rejection and separation (DSM-5, 2013). These individuals may exhibit excessive fears of abandonment and inappropriate anger when facing separation or when changes occur in a relationship. A main character of BPD is emotional and behavioral dysregulation. These traits can include angry outburst, hostility, aggression, and uncontrollable impulsiveness. These individuals may fail to reflect carefully on their behaviors, which can lead to self-destructiveness and risk taking behaviors. For the individual with BPD, these behaviors are difficult to control and can be harmful (NIMH, 2013). The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-5 defines BPD as “a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts”.

You’re Ugly! Stupid! Can you do anything right? I wished you were never born! Does any of these words sound familiar or bring back memories. If they do then you are not alone, there are many people on a daily basis who suffer from verbal-emotional abuse. In today’s society too many of our children live in homes where they face verbal-emotional abuse on a regular basis. In this paper we will discuss what verbal emotional abuse is, why so many children face verbal-emotional abuse and how to tell what the signs of verbal emotional abuse are in order to assist a child in need.

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the many serious mental conditions that is challenge to the individual suffering as well as family, friends or co-workers. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is known by impulsive behavior and instability, self-image and personal relationship issues. Individuals suffering from BPD may experience many of these symptoms listed in the DSM-V, “inappropriate, uncontrollable or vehement anger, chronic boredom or feelings of emptiness, extreme efforts to avoid abandonment, recurring suicidal threats or attempts, non-suicidal self-injury such as cutting or burning, and marked mood swings with periods of intense depressed mood irritability or anxiety.” (DSM-5, 2013) To support my analysis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) I am going to review and evaluate twelve literatures. In conclusion, one out of twenty-five men and women are dealing with this condition every day and since this illness is easily misdiagnosed I hope to bring more awareness to this disorder.