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Have you ever been taken aback by someone’s sudden emotional changes, or found yourself walking on eggshells around a loved one because you couldn’t predict their mood from one moment to the next? These experiences may be familiar to those living with or around a loved one (parent/sibling.co-worker/friend/boss/partner/ with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
As a family therapist, I’ve observed the challenges faced by individuals displaying signs of BPD, though it’s crucial to note that I am not in a position to diagnose this complex psychiatric condition. My role allows me to recognize symptoms and support families in navigating their complexities, always with the goal of guiding those affected towards seeking expert evaluation from psychologists and psychiatrists.
People with BPD often experience intense mood swings and feel uncertainty about how they see themselves and their relationships. Their feelings for others can quickly swing from extreme closeness to extreme dislike, contributing to unstable relationships and significant emotional pain. They may live in constant fear of instability and abandonment, making everyday interactions fraught with potential for misunderstanding and distress. From their perspective, the world is a series of black and white encounters...
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