Why is borderline PD widely studied?

Under stressful conditions, BPD patients are unable to regulate their emotions and quickly return to their baseline emotional states. Since BPD is associated with receiving clinical attention and causes psychosocial impairments, it is more widely studied than other personality disorders [5,6].

Can a person with BPD live a normal life?

Know that you can live a normal life with BPD. People with BPD often have risk-taking behaviors, such as overspending, drug use, reckless driving, or self-harm due to a lack of inhibition. Although these behaviors can be dangerous, and potentially life-threatening, many people with BPD are high-functioning individuals.

What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by pervasive affective instability, self-image disturbances, impulsivity, marked suicidality, and unstable interpersonal relationships as the core dimensions of psychopathology underlying the disorder.

How many references are there for borderline personality disorder and course?

A MEDLINE search from 1946 until 2015 was conducted using the terms borderline personality disorder and course. A total of 268 references were obtained and these were reviewed for relevance. In addition, references specifically relating to the 2 largest longitudinal studies were reviewed.

How does BPD affect the emotional state?

Under stressful conditions, BPD patients are unable to regulate their emotions and quickly return to their baseline emotional states. Since BPD is associated with receiving clinical attention and causes psychosocial impairments, it is more widely studied than other personality disorders [5,6].

Is borderline personality disorder a categorical diagnosis?

The proposed categorical diagnosis of borderline personality disorder includes traits and symptoms that are generally similar to those in previous versions of the DSM.