Personality is identified by our lived experiences, our inherited traits, and our environment. Our personality traits include both genetics and personal experiences. How we engage with our environment ...

A classic communication theory, the double bind, may offer a unifying explanation for the paradoxes at the core of borderline personality disorder.

The other night, I found myself immersed in Hulu's 2022 movie Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas. What unfolded on screen wasn’t just a toxic love story—it was a masterclass in the ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of mental illness that hinders a person’s ability to manage their emotions. People with this condition may experience overreactions to certain triggers, ...

Individuals with BPD have a very fragile sense of self. They tend to view themselves as victims and expect others to hurt and reject them. They crave support and a sense of belonging yet inadvertently ...

Some experts believe borderline personality disorder (BPD) could be a type of neurodivergence. Currently, though, major health organizations consider BPD a mental health condition. The term ...

While Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can take a toll on relationships, many couples sustain healthy partnerships. Here’s how. Borderline personality disorder is a mental health condition ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. “Borderline personality disorder” or BPD is a complex mental health condition ...

I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in October of 2022, a month before my 22nd birthday. I found out in the most millennial way possible: I was scrolling on Insta when news ...