Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health ...

The last time you were in a bad mood, how did you try to cheer yourself up? Perhaps you were out to dinner with a friend when the thought crossed your mind that you have a stressful day coming up ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) may cause challenges in establishing and maintaining stable relationships. People with BPD may cycle between extremes of idealizing and devaluing others. Research ...

Petulant borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a potential subtype of BPD. It involves mood changes and irritability. There is debate over subtypes of BPD. Petulant BPD is one of the four subtypes ...

Mental health disorders come in many forms and affect thoughts, emotions and behaviors in complex ways. Conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder are among the most frequently diagnosed ...

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 ...

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