09/02/2022
Borderline Personality Disorder Facts
BPD) is severe mental health condition that influences how people see themselves and how they interact with the world around them.
Research shows that around 1 in 100 people live with BPD.
BPD and Su***de :Su***de is a major concern for individuals with borderline personality disorder especially during their early adult years. Self harrm such as cutting, eating ,and burning are widespread in people with BPD, and according to the American Psychiatric Association, the borderline personality disorder su***de rate is between 8 and 10 percent
BPD and Trauma: When people investigate risk factors or other situations that seem to trigger symptoms, experts begin seeing a link between borderline personality disorder and childhood trauma. Though it is impossible to say that borderline personality disorder is caused by trauma, it certainly seems like an influence, along with other issues like abandonment and disruption in childhood
Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD: Since there is an association between BPD and trauma, it should not be a surprise that borderline personality disorder and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) share a connection as well, since traumas create the condition. People with BPD are likely to have PTSD and people with PTSD are more likely to develop BPD.
Genetics studies of twins suggest that personality disorders may be inherited or strongly associated with other mental health disorders among family members.
Brain abnormalities. Some research has shown changes in certain areas of the brain involved in emotion regulation, impulsivity and aggression. In addition, certain brain chemicals that help regulate mood, such as serotonin, may not function properly.
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/borderline-personality-disorder/related/bpd-statistics/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237
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