The term “Borderline Personality Disorder” is often bandied about by the media and laymen alike. Many of the behaviors that constitute the disorder are common to other disorders and indeed, normal human behavior. However for an accurate diagnosis to be made, a person must exhibit a pervasive pattern of instability in personal relationships, self esteem, and moods, in addition to marked impulsivity in behavior which typically begins in early adulthood. For a decisive diagnosis to be made at least five of the following characteristics must be present: 1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. The sufferer reports feelings … Continue reading →