Borderline Personality Disorder

Sufferers of this disorder have highly unstable interpersonal relationships. The cause of this instability is closely related to the person's self image and also their early social interactions. Symptoms include an unstable self image, rapid mood changes and a need to avoid feelings of abandonment, whether real or imagined. The person also may have difficulty controlling their anger and have recurring feelings of emptiness. Suicide attempts and self-mutilation are also among the recognized symptoms...more