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The stigma surrounding borderline personality disorder includes the belief that people with BPD are prone to violence toward others. [243] While movies and visual media often sensationalize people with BPD by portraying them as violent, the majority of researchers agree that people with BPD are unlikely to physically harm others. [ 243 ]
Similarly, patients with atypical depression are more likely to have anxiety disorders, (such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder), bipolar disorder, or personality disorders (e.g., borderline personality disorder, avoidant personality disorder). [4] [additional citation(s) needed]
In a study comparing 100 healthy individuals to 100 borderline personality disorder patients, analysis showed that BPD patients were significantly more likely not to have been breastfed as a baby (42.4% in BPD vs. 9.2% in healthy controls). [74]
Nearly 20% of American adults reported having an anxiety disorder in the past year — and many are more likely to feel uneasy and anxious as the sun sets. Experts reveal the common triggers.
This category is for people who have borderline personality disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of unstable relationships, a distorted sense of self, and strong emotional reactions.
Borderline personality disorder: It has been theorized that borderline personality disorder comes from lack of ability to endure, learn [119] and overcome negative events. [120] People with BPD commonly have difficulty in relationships, [121] which is associated with a tendency to anger-outbursts, judgment [122] or expecting how others behave ...
The UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in 2009 advises against the use of medication for treating borderline personality disorder, recommending that they only be considered for comorbid conditions. [33]
Misdiagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD) can occur due to symptom overlap with other mental health conditions and the high rate of comorbidity in personality disorders. [2] Research has shown that having a personality disorder like BPD is a significant vulnerability factor for comorbidity with other mental health conditions.