Can you have BPD and be happy?

This person says it exactly right — people with BPD have very intense emotions that can last from a few hours to even a few days, and can change very quickly. For example, we can go from feeling very happy to suddenly feeling very low and sad.

Is it hard to treat BPD?

Borderline personality disorder can be hard to treat. It’s common for symptoms to return. And many people with the disorder have troubled relationships with their counselors and doctors. But you can take steps to help control the disorder.

Can trauma trigger BPD?

It’s possible that a combination of factors could be involved. Genetics might make you more vulnerable to developing BPD, but often it’s due to stressful or traumatic life experiences that these vulnerabilities are triggered and become a problem.

Why is it difficult to recognize BPD?

The nature of these comorbidities varies from person to person and can make recognizing BPD difficult, according to the NIMH. For example, intense episodes of depression can be a symptom of BPD, but they can also be the result of a condition like major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder.

Can BPD cause sensory overload?

Sensory overload is a symptom many folks with PTSD can experience. Though PTSD and BPD are different conditions, one study found that 53 percent of people who met the criteria for BPD also met the criteria for lifetime PTSD. Because of this, it makes sense that many folks with BPD experience this physical symptom.

How common is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

BPD is thought to affect about 1 percent of people in the United States. The 2007 National Comorbidity Survey Replication published in Biological Psychiatry offers an estimate of how many people have BPD.

Is borderline personality disorder embarrassing you?

When you live with a health condition, oftentimes there are some unwanted — or “embarrassing” — symptoms you have to learn to live with. This is something many people who live with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are familiar with.