Distorted and unstable self-image or sense of self. Impulsive and often dangerous behaviors, such as spending sprees, unsafe sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, and binge eating.

What are examples of BPD?

The 9 symptoms of BPDFear of abandonment. People with BPD are often terrified of being abandoned or left alone. Unstable relationships. Unclear or shifting self-image. Impulsive, self-destructive behaviors. Self-harm. Extreme emotional swings. Chronic feelings of emptiness. Explosive anger.More items

What does borderline personality disorder look like in real life?

According to NIMH, symptoms include: Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment. A pattern of intense and unstable relationships with family, friends and loved ones, often swinging from extreme closeness and love (idealization) to extreme dislike or anger (devaluation)

How does borderline personality disorder affect daily life?

People with BPD may feel angry or upset a lot of the time. BPD can affect how someone copes with life events, their emotions, and their behaviours or impulses, and it can also impact the way they connect with others. It can also affect their sense of individual identity, so people may not really know who they are.

What does quiet BPD feel like?

If you have quiet BPD, you may have low self-esteem and often feel angry, depressed, or anxious. In addition, you may have a history of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or both. With quiet BPD, you may also feel guilt or shame.