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Boderline (Characteristics (fear of abandonment, pattern of unstable and…
Boderline
Characteristics
fear of abandonment
pattern of unstable and intense relationships
quick changes in self-identity
loss of contact with reality
impulsive and risky behavior
intense anger
ongoing feelings of emptiness
Causes
genetics
brain abnormalities
Treatment
no medication has been approved to treat BPD yet
mood stabilizers may be used to treat impulsive behavior
medication is rarely effective
individual and group/ family therapy can help with certain medications
Prevalence
out of population studied, 69.9% reported no BPD symtoms
25.2% had 1-2 symptoms
3.8% had 3-4 symptoms
1.1% had 5 or more symptoms