How can you tell if a man has BPD?

In general, men with BPD are:

• Highly sensitive to criticism, and aggressive in response to perceived insults or put-downs.
• Overly controlling in relationships.
• Intensely jealous and possessive.
• Quick to become disillusioned with others, and openly expressive of their contempt.

Do people with BPD care about others feelings?

Those with borderline personality disorder, or BPD, a mental illness marked by unstable moods, often experience trouble maintaining interpersonal relationships. New research indicates that this may have to do with lowered brain activity in regions important for empathy in individuals with borderline personality traits.

What is it like to love someone with borderline personality disorder?

The behavior of people with borderline personality disorder is often interpreted as emotional manipulation. Indeed, when you love someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD), it can feel as if you are walking on eggshells, never knowing what might trigger them.

Are there gender differences in borderline personality disorder?

There are notable gender differences in BPD with regard to personality traits, comorbidities, and treatment utilization between men and women. 4 Men with BPD are more likely to demonstrate an explosive temperament and higher levels of novelty seeking than women who have BPD.

How does BPD affect men differently than women?

Men with BPD are also more likely than women to have a co-morbid paranoid, passive-aggressive, narcissistic, sadistic, or antisocial personality disorder. This association with antisocial personality disorder contributes to more men landing in the correctional system rather than mental healthcare settings.

Can a man be diagnosed with BPD?

It can be very difficult to identify BPD in women much less men. In fact, BPD can become very confused with bipolar disorder I (mania and depression). Some research suggests that BPD is a disorder often identified and diagnosed mainly in women. Rarely is it ever diagnosed or even considered a diagnosis for a man.