The hardest thing someone with borderline personality disorder has ever done, was not complete suicide. -Aza A. Shukura

BPD is considered to be one of the hardest and most painful mental illnesses to live with. The disorder produces the most intense emotional pain and distress in those who have this condition. Studies have shown that borderline patients experience chronic and significant emotional suffering and mental agony. BPD has a higher suicide rate than any other mental health disorder and is one of the most stigmatized in the world. 

Fear of Abandonment

Unstable Relationships

Unclear sense of self

Impulsive Behavior

Self-Harm

Extreme Mood Swings

Chronic Emptiness

Challenges with Anger

Re-occurring suicidal thoughts 

* 5 out of 9 symptoms are needed to be diagnosed.

Childhood Trauma from physical, mental or sexual abuse, social or cultural factors, genetics.