What Is Borderline Personality Disorder | BetterHelp

If you or someone you know is dealing with a challenging situation and could benefit from additional support, consider talking to one of the 2,000 licensed online counselors at BetterHelp. Borderline Personality Disorder is a severe mental illness that needs the treatment of a licensed mental health professional. Individuals with BPD have difficulty managing their emotions and often struggle to maintain long-lasting relationships including friendships and romantic partners. One of the reasons it’s difficult for someone with Borderline to stay in healthy relationships is because of their difficulty with emotional regulation. Friends and intimate partners may have trouble knowing what to do when their loved one with BPD is suffering from mood shifts. Many people with BPD experience intense, painful emotional states that they have trouble tolerating. One moment they may become furious and lash out in rage, and the next minute they’ve switched from anger to sadness. It can be hard to keep track