From a personality perspective, the client presented with Borderline Personality characteristics. The client tends to look at the world as black or grey “people are either nice or not”. This belief affects his need to leave his house during certain occasions because he fears being harm by “inconsiderate people”. Currently, the client is infatuated with a woman whom he believed was the love of his life 20 years ago. The client continuously comes up with reasons why he believes that this person is in love with him and denies any other conclusions. When presented with an interpretation he acknowledges it but quickly goes back to believing his earlier thoughts.
When instructed to write a 3-5 page paper over a psychological disorder I wondered to myself what disorder could I do to interest me enough to take so much time to look into. What one disorder would I have to force myself to research and write about that would not be completely painful? This is when I decided to write my paper over the Borderline Personality Disorder, the disorder Mrs. Kline refers to as the crazy girlfriend disorder which fits the disorder a lot better. This disorder grabbed my attention because I’m interested in what causes one to become so obsessive in such a short time span. In this research paper I will inform you about what can cause this disorder, what symptoms and actions are made by the ones affected by this disorder, and the treatment that reduces the symptoms.
In Lieb et al.’s (2004) article, they discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how various patients are affected by this disorder. The clinical signs for BPD consist of persistent pattern of instability in emotional dysregulation, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and impulse control. For those with this disorder, self-abuse is common secondary to emotional pain and can sometimes lead to suicidal tendencies. Traumatic childhood events, genetic factors, and neurobiological factors are found to be developmental causes for BPD. However, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and hospital programs are found to be effective treatments for patients as well as medication treatment to help reduce depression, anxiety, and impulsive aggression
Rationale for diagnosis: I arrived at the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder for several different reasons. According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013), Borderline Personality Disorder is defined 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.” One of the defining characteristics within this definition for Borderline Personality Disorder is “Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment”. Robin’s case states that she would often verbally downgrade her companions and then a short time later she would end up worrying that she may have estranged them. Robin would then do something kind for her companions to keep them close and remain devoted to her. Robin meets this defining characteristic because, as stated, she becomes frantic when she feels that someone is going to abandon her and puts forth an effort to do something kind for them to avoid this abandonment. Another defining characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder is “A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation”. (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Robin's personal relationships with others were said to be quite abnormal; she would rapidly and with no reason shift from one mood to another. This seems to describe a pattern between Robin valuing her friends at times, yet also belittling them at other times in an extreme and alternating manner. Another characteristic that Robin possesses that is used in describing Borderline Personality Disorder is “Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging”. (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The two areas that Robin portrays acts of self-damaging are through substance abuse (in Robin’s case, alcohol) and binge-eating due to her having Bulimia Nervosa. On a side note, eating disorders, particularly bulimia, are common in people with Borderline Personality Disorder; almost 25% of bulimics have the disorder. (Zanarini, Reichman, Frankenburg, Reich, & Fitzmaurice, 2010), and, up to 67% of the people with this disorder are
Parenting any young adult can come with it's share of headaches and battles just as it is filled with times of immense pride and satisfaction. If you're parenting a child aged 17 to 28 who shows signs of borderline personality disorder, the summary of your parenting has factors in intense fear and anxiety over your child's health and well-being.
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.
Borderline personality disorder according to the national institute of mental health is “a serious mental illness marked by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships” (Health). The exact cause for BPD is unknown but it believed to be caused by the environment, genetics (Health), and brain abnormalities (Staff M. C., 2014). In order to be diagnosed with BPD, individuals must show that they have had long-lasting signs and symptoms, meet the sign and symptoms criteria, and undergo a series of psychological evaluations and other diagnostic methods. Although there is no cure for BPD, there are series of treatments for those diagnosed with BPD such as psychotherapy and prescription medication.
As stated previously, Borderline Personality Disorder is misdiagnosed for possible several reasons. One reason co-occurrence, individuals may come into the therapist office complaining about depression, and not bring up the signs that are associated with Borderline Personality Disorder. Therapists are unaware and only treats the signs of other mental disorders. The common misdiagnosis symptoms are seen in bipolar, antisocial and substance abuse.
“Border Line Personality Disorder affects individuals with who have a history of unstable interpersonal relationships. The individuals have a difficult time interpreting reality” (The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health).
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is estimated to affect 1-2% of the total population and 20% of psychiatric inpatients (Wershler, 2017), it is also the personality disorder most frequently seen in treatment settings. Even with borderline personality disorder being one of the common personality disorders that is diagnosed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), it is still quite misunderstood, even by professionals themselves.
The new movie, Welcome to Me, definitely offers an offensive depiction of borderline. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and challenging illness for those with expertise; so I wasn’t entirely surprised that Welcome to Me failed miserably in representing BPD. If my sentiment wasn’t already clear, I hated this film. The TV caricature with a borderline label contained traits uncharacteristic of BPD. The movie, Welcome to Me, is offensive and reckless; this movie transmits misinformation to the public, further stigmatizing borderline personality disorder.
reception of IPV. Later on, Dutton, 2010 observes, the fear of being abandoned in a given
The history of BPD can be traced back to 1938 when Adolph Stern first described the symptoms of the disorder as neither being psychotic nor psychoneurotic; hence, the term ‘borderline’ was introduced (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, 2009, p. 15). Then in 1960, Otto Kernberg coined the term ‘borderline personality organization’ to describe persistent patterns of behavior and functioning consisting of instability, and distressed psychological self-organization (National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, 2009, p. 15).
Chapman, PhD, A. L., & Fraser, S. (2006, September). Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Current Indications and Unique Elements PDF file., (), 62-68.
“Personality disorders have been documented in approximately 9 percent of the general U.S. population” (Angstman, Rasmussen, 2011). Emotional dysregulation disorder or its common name borderline personality disorder is a very serious and chronic disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) describes borderline personality disorder as “a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity that begins by early adulthood and is present in a variety of contexts” (Gardner, 2006). Within the last 20 years, psychologists and other mental health professionals have made tremendous strides in research on what exactly borderline personality disorder, some of its triggers and possible effective treatment options. Borderline personality disorder is defined as a disorder that generates severe emotional instability which can be a springboard that can lead to other stress induced mental and behavioral problems.